Veritas

www.redfordu.k12.mi.us/veritas

56 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Veritas, located in Redford, Michigan, is an alternative education program operating under the Redford Union School District. Designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, the school focuses on providing a personalized academic experience. By offering a smaller, more supportive setting, Veritas aims to help students overcome barriers to graduation, develop essential life skills, and stay on track toward earning their high school diplomas.

The program emphasizes a flexible approach to education, catering to students who need a different pace or structure than what is typically found in a comprehensive high school. Through its connection to the Redford Union district, Veritas provides students with access to necessary resources and guidance, fostering an atmosphere of encouragement and accountability. The school is committed to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning into the workforce, vocational training, or higher education.

Total Students

2.4

Full-Time Teachers

23.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Veritas
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	2
Black	48
Two or More	4

Black
48 (85.7%)
Two or More
4 (7.1%)
White
2 (3.6%)
Hispanic
2 (3.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Redford Union Schools District No. 1
Phone:	(313)242-3250
Website:	http://www.redfordu.k12.mi.us/veritas
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	56
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 10 15

Grade 11 17

Grade 12 24