Detroit Leadership Academy High School vs Wellspring Preparatory High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 210 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Detroit Leadership Academy High School
Detroit · Charter high · Grades 7–12
271 students
Wellspring Preparatory High School
Grand Rapids · Charter high · Grades 9–12
267 students
| Measure | Detroit Leadership Academy High School Detroit, Michigan | Wellspring Preparatory High School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #558 of 591 | #441 of 591 |
| National rank | #16464 of 16,910 | #12969 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 271 | 267 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 267 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 76.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 22% |
| city | Detroit | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wellspring Preparatory High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.7 vs 11.7).
- •Wellspring Preparatory High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 2.5%).
- •Wellspring Preparatory High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 12%).
- •Wellspring Preparatory High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.8% vs 82.3%).
- •Wellspring Preparatory High School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 16.9).
- •Detroit Leadership Academy High School is the larger school with 271 students compared with 267.
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 Leadership Academy High School better than Wellspring Preparatory High School?
On the Success Index (US), Wellspring Preparatory High School ranks higher (31.7 vs 11.7 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 Leadership Academy High School and Wellspring Preparatory High School?
About 210 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Leadership Academy High School: 271. Wellspring Preparatory High School: 267. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Leadership Academy High School and Wellspring Preparatory High School rank in Michigan?
Detroit Leadership Academy High School is 558th of 591 and Wellspring Preparatory High School is 441st of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).