At a glance
Reported students
64
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4.65
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
24th percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
369
Success Academy: 64 reported students.
State peer staffing position
22nd percentile
13.8:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 56
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Student–teacher ratio
- 5.1:1
What the reported data says about Success Academy
Success Academy is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Warren. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Van Dyke Public Schools. NCES reports 64 students for 2024–25.
Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 24th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, below the Michigan median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (53.1%) and White (28.1%). English learners represent 3.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 3.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Success Academy
- 1How do the reported 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 4.65 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 3.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28.1%
- Hispanic9.4%
- Black53.1%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Van Dyke Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lincoln High School
High · Grades 09–12
489 reported students
McKinley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
327 reported students
Marjorie Carlson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
360 reported students
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
378 reported students
Lincoln Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
408 reported students
Public schools near Success Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School High · Van Dyke Public Schools | 09–12 | 489 | 0.4 mi |
| Rising Stars Academy High · Charter · Rising Stars Academy | 12–12 | 64 | 0.7 mi |
| Academy 21 High · Center Line Public Schools | 06–12 | 148 | 1 mi |
| Center Line High School High · Center Line Public Schools | 09–12 | 646 | 1.3 mi |
| Warren Woods Adult Education High · Warren Woods Public Schools | 10–12 | 0 | 1.7 mi |
| Fitzgerald Senior High School High · Fitzgerald Public Schools | 09–12 | 861 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Success Academy
What grades does Success Academy serve?
Success Academy reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Van Dyke Public Schools.
How many students attend Success Academy?
Success Academy reported 64 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 24th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 56 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Success Academy?
The calculated ratio is 13.8:1, based on 64 students and 4.65 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Success Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Success Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on Van Dyke Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Success Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
84.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Success Academy in?
Success Academy is part of Van Dyke Public Schools, based in Warren, MI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Success Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lincoln High School (0.4 mi), Rising Stars Academy (0.7 mi), Academy 21 (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.