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Voyageur College Prep

Grades 09–12 · High · Detroit, MI · NCES 260022701485

Charter

At a glance

Reported students

524

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

27

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

19.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Michigan high enrollment

71st percentile

Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

656.5

Voyageur College Prep: 524 reported students.

State peer staffing position

65th percentile

19.4:1 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
469
Teachers (FTE)
103
Student–teacher ratio
4.6:1

What the reported data says about Voyageur College Prep

Voyageur College Prep is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Detroit. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Voyageur Academy. NCES reports 524 students for 2024–25.

Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.4:1, close to 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 (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.7%). English learners represent 10.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Voyageur College Prep

  1. 1How do the reported 19.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 27 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
10.4%
Students with disabilities
7.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch
97.9%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0.5
Social workers (FTE)
1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White1.3%
  • Hispanic17.7%
  • Black79%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
  • Multiracial1.7%

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.

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Public schools near Voyageur College Prep

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Cesar Chavez Academy High School

High · Charter · Cesar Chavez Academy

09–127301.4 mi
Covenant High School Central

High · Charter · Covenant Schools Detroit

09–122401.6 mi
Western International High School

High · Detroit Public Schools Community District

09–121,9591.7 mi
WAY Academy Vernor Site

High · Charter · W-A-Y Academy

06–121351.8 mi
SER YouthBuild Learning Academy Southwest

High · Charter · SER YouthBuild Learning Academy

09–121091.8 mi
Covenant High School Southwest

High · Charter · Covenant Schools Detroit

09–121641.9 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Voyageur College Prep

What grades does Voyageur College Prep serve?

Voyageur College Prep reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Voyageur Academy.

How many students attend Voyageur College Prep?

Voyageur College Prep reported 524 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 469 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Voyageur College Prep?

The calculated ratio is 19.4:1, based on 524 students and 27 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 Voyageur College Prep a public, charter, or magnet school?

Voyageur College Prep is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of Voyageur College Prep students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

97.9% 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 Voyageur College Prep in?

Voyageur College Prep is part of Voyageur Academy, based in Detroit, MI, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Voyageur College Prep?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cesar Chavez Academy High School (1.4 mi), Covenant High School Central (1.6 mi), Western International High School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.