Detroit Achievement Academy vs Old Redford Academy High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Detroit Achievement Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
352 students
Old Redford Academy High
Detroit · Charter high · Grades 9–12
451 students
| Measure | Detroit Achievement Academy Detroit, Michigan | Old Redford Academy High Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1432 of 1,581 | #588 of 591 |
| National rank | #47816 of 50,301 | #16758 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 352 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 32.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 2.5% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Detroit Achievement Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.6 vs 7.4).
- •Detroit Achievement Academy does better on math proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •Detroit Achievement Academy does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Old Redford Academy High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.5% vs 84.4%).
- •Detroit Achievement Academy does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 32.2).
- •Old Redford Academy High is the larger school with 451 students compared with 352.
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 Detroit Achievement Academy better than Old Redford Academy High?
On the Success Index (US), Detroit Achievement Academy ranks higher (14.6 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 Detroit Achievement Academy and Old Redford Academy High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Achievement Academy: 352. Old Redford Academy High: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Achievement Academy and Old Redford Academy High rank in Michigan?
Detroit Achievement Academy is 1432nd of 1,581 and Old Redford Academy High is 588th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).