NEW PARADIGM COLLEGE PREP

New Paradigm College Prep is a Title I public charter school that is part of the New Paradigm College Prep school district, located in Detroit, MI with about 88 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. 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 6 teachers, New Paradigm College Prep has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

New Paradigm College Prep (NPCP), located on S. Beatrice Street in Detroit, is a public charter school committed to providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education to students in the surrounding community. Operating under the New Paradigm for Education network, the school focuses on a structured academic environment designed to bridge the opportunity gap. Its curriculum emphasizes core subjects while integrating character development and college-readiness skills, aiming to prepare students not only for high school success but for long-term achievement in higher education and professional careers.

The school is known for its intentional school culture, which prioritizes high expectations, student discipline, and strong teacher-student relationships. By utilizing a data-driven approach to instruction, NPCP works to tailor educational support to individual student needs, ensuring that those who may be performing below grade level receive the necessary intervention to catch up. For families in the 48217 area, New Paradigm College Prep represents a focused effort to provide a high-quality, tuition-free alternative to traditional district schools, emphasizing a mission that centers on academic excellence and social-emotional growth.

For more information, contact New Paradigm College Prep at (313) 852-1500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2450 S Beatrice St
Detroit, MI 48217-1631
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NEW PARADIGM COLLEGE PREP is a public Title I Charter school in Detroit, MI with about 88 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
Yes
Grand Valley State University
Total Students:
88
Teachers:
6.4
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 88 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NEW PARADIGM COLLEGE PREP is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.

Black or African American
95.5%
Hispanic/Latino
2.3%
Two or more races
2.3%

Female
58.0%
Male
42.0%

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.