David Ellis Academy West vs Redford Union High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David Ellis Academy West
Redford · Charter other · Grades PK–12
725 students
Redford Union High School
Redford · Public high · Grades 10–12
510 students
| Measure | David Ellis Academy West Redford, Michigan | Redford Union High School Redford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #529 of 591 |
| National rank | – | #15632 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 725 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 725 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.6% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| city | Redford | Redford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •David Ellis Academy West does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •David Ellis Academy West does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 22%).
- •Redford Union High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 90.6%).
- •David Ellis Academy West does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.2).
- •David Ellis Academy West is the larger school with 725 students compared with 510.
- •David Ellis Academy West is a charter school while Redford Union High School is a public 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 David Ellis Academy West better than Redford Union High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are David Ellis Academy West and Redford Union High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Redford and Redford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David Ellis Academy West: 725. Redford Union High School: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David Ellis Academy West and Redford Union High School rank in Michigan?
David Ellis Academy West is unranked and Redford Union High School is 529th of 591 among other schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).