Old Redford Academy High

www.oradistrict.org

Charter School 451 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

451

Total Students

14.5

Full-Time Teachers

31.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Old Redford Academy High
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	2
Black	444
Two or More	1
American Indian	2

Black
444 (98.4%)
White
2 (0.4%)
Hispanic
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Two or More
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Old Redford Academy
Phone:	(313)543-3080
Website:	http://www.oradistrict.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	31.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	363
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 141

Grade 10 122

Grade 11 106

Grade 12 82