Cooke STEM Academy vs Old Redford Academy High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cooke STEM Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
296 students
Old Redford Academy High
Detroit · Charter high · Grades 9–12
451 students
| Measure | Cooke STEM Academy Detroit, Michigan | Old Redford Academy High Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1330 of 1,581 | #588 of 591 |
| National rank | #44953 of 50,301 | #16758 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 296 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.5% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 32.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 2.5% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cooke STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.8 vs 7.4).
- •Cooke STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •Old Redford Academy High does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Old Redford Academy High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.5% vs 86.5%).
- •Cooke STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 32.2).
- •Old Redford Academy High is the larger school with 451 students compared with 296.
- •Cooke STEM Academy is a public school while Old Redford Academy High 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 Cooke STEM Academy better than Old Redford Academy High?
On the Success Index (US), Cooke STEM Academy ranks higher (19.8 vs 7.4 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 Cooke STEM Academy and Old Redford Academy High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cooke STEM Academy: 296. Old Redford Academy High: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cooke STEM Academy and Old Redford Academy High rank in Michigan?
Cooke STEM Academy is 1330th of 1,581 and Old Redford Academy High is 588th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).