Central High School vs University Preparatory Art Design Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High School
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
403 students
University Preparatory Art Design Elementary
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
389 students
| Measure | Central High School Detroit, Michigan | University Preparatory Art Design Elementary Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #576 of 591 | #1326 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #16646 of 16,910 | #44696 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 403 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.1% | 79.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 17% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University Preparatory Art Design Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.3 vs 9.5).
- •University Preparatory Art Design Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 5%).
- •University Preparatory Art Design Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 15%).
- •University Preparatory Art Design Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.4% vs 93.1%).
- •University Preparatory Art Design Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.5).
- •Central High School is the larger school with 403 students compared with 389.
- •Central High School is a public school while University Preparatory Art Design Elementary is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central High School better than University Preparatory Art Design Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), University Preparatory Art Design Elementary ranks higher (20.3 vs 9.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central High School and University Preparatory Art Design Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High School: 403. University Preparatory Art Design Elementary: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High School and University Preparatory Art Design Elementary rank in Michigan?
Central High School is 576th of 591 and University Preparatory Art Design Elementary is 1326th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).