SOAR Academic Institute

www.southredford.org

204 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

SOAR Academic Institute, located in Redford, Michigan, is an alternative educational program operating under the South Redford School District. Designed to provide a flexible and supportive environment, the institute caters to students who may benefit from a non-traditional approach to learning compared to a standard comprehensive high school setting. Its mission is centered on helping students overcome academic or personal challenges, enabling them to earn their diplomas and prepare for post-secondary success.

The curriculum at SOAR is typically structured to provide personalized instruction, allowing students to progress at a pace that suits their individual needs. By leveraging the resources of the South Redford School District, the institute focuses on credit recovery, skill-building, and maintaining high expectations in a smaller, more focused academic community. Whether students are looking to catch up on credits or require a different educational structure to thrive, SOAR Academic Institute serves as a vital bridge toward graduation and future career or college readiness.

204

Total Students

6.7

Full-Time Teachers

30.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOAR Academic Institute
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	4
Black	151
Asian	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

Black
151 (74.0%)
White
41 (20.1%)
Two or More
6 (2.9%)
Hispanic
4 (2.0%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.5%)

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:	South Redford School District
Phone:	(313)535-4000
Website:	http://www.southredford.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	204
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	30.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	114
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 6 2

Grade 7 4

Grade 8 16

Grade 9 11

Grade 10 21

Grade 11 50

Grade 12 100