District overview
At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
1,244
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Open schools
3
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
19.7:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$12,324
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$6,310
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
District interpretation
What the numbers say about University Preparatory Art & Design
University Preparatory Art & Design operates 3 current public-school records serving grades KG–12 in DETROIT, Michigan. NCES reports 1,244 students and 63 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
By reported enrollment, the district ranks 311 of 880 Michigan districts with data. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $12,324 in current expenditure per pupil and $6,310 per pupil assigned to instruction. This places reported current spending 719 of 862 districts in Michigan. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and district responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Student context
Needs schools plan for
- English learners
- 0.1%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 10.1%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $15,245,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
University Preparatory Art & Design location
DETROIT, Michigan · 42.3680, -83.0750. This is the NCES EDGE district-office point, not an attendance boundary.
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Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.6%
- Hispanic0.2%
- Black98.7%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Interactive campus directory
Explore schools in University Preparatory Art & Design
3 current directory entries
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Showing 3 of 3 schools
| School | Level | Grades | Students | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Preparatory Art Design Elementary Charter | Elementary | KG–05 | 389 | 15:1 |
| University Preparatory Art Design High School Charter | High | 09–12 | 855 | 23.1:1 |
| University Preparatory Art Design Middle School Charter | Middle | 06–08 | — | — |