OLD REDFORD ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
Old Redford Academy High is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Old Redford Academy school district, located in DETROIT, MI with about 813 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, Old Redford Academy High has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Old Redford Academy High School, located on West Outer Drive in Detroit, Michigan, is a public charter school committed to providing a college-preparatory education to its student body. Serving the local Detroit community, the academy focuses on fostering academic achievement through a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and the development of essential life skills. The school’s mission is centered on preparing students not only for graduation but for long-term success in higher education and their future professional careers.
Beyond academics, Old Redford Academy places a strong emphasis on school culture, personal responsibility, and community engagement. The school environment is designed to be supportive and inclusive, offering various extracurricular activities and programs that encourage students to explore their interests and build character. By maintaining a focus on high expectations and a rigorous educational standard, the academy strives to bridge achievement gaps and provide its students with the resources necessary to navigate the challenges of the modern world.
For more information, contact Old Redford Academy High at (313) 543-3080 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DETROIT, MI 48235-3293
(313) 543-3080
http://www.oldredford.com
OLD REDFORD ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in DETROIT, MI with about 813 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Central Michigan University - District:
- Old Redford Academy
- Total Students:
- 813
- Teachers:
- 38
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 813 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending OLD REDFORD ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 99.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- White
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.4%
- Male
- 49.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.