Detroit Leadership Academy K8 vs Westfield Preparatory 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.
Detroit Leadership Academy K8
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
486 students
Westfield Preparatory High School
Redford · Charter high · Grades 7–12
834 students
| Measure | Detroit Leadership Academy K8 Detroit, Michigan | Westfield Preparatory High School Redford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1523 of 1,581 | #493 of 591 |
| National rank | #49571 of 50,301 | #14479 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 486 | 834 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 834 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.2% | 81.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | – |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | – |
| city | Detroit | Redford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westfield Preparatory High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.6 vs 9.5).
- •Westfield Preparatory High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.7% vs 91.2%).
- •Detroit Leadership Academy K8 does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.4).
- •Westfield Preparatory High School is the larger school with 834 students compared with 486.
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 K8 better than Westfield Preparatory High School?
On the Success Index (US), Westfield Preparatory High School ranks higher (24.6 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 Detroit Leadership Academy K8 and Westfield Preparatory High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Redford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Leadership Academy K8: 486. Westfield Preparatory High School: 834. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Leadership Academy K8 and Westfield Preparatory High School rank in Michigan?
Detroit Leadership Academy K8 is 1523rd of 1,581 and Westfield Preparatory High School is 493rd of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).