Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men vs University Preparatory Art Design Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
68 students
University Preparatory Art Design Elementary
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
389 students
| Measure | Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men Detroit, Michigan | University Preparatory Art Design Elementary Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #532 of 591 | #1326 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #15760 of 16,910 | #44696 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 68 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 68 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.4% | 79.4% |
| Students per teacher | 6.2 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 17% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University Preparatory Art Design Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.3 vs 17.0).
- •University Preparatory Art Design Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7.5%).
- •University Preparatory Art Design Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •University Preparatory Art Design Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.4% vs 82.4%).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men does better on students per teacher (6.2 vs 15.0).
- •University Preparatory Art Design Elementary is the larger school with 389 students compared with 68.
- •Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men is a public school while University Preparatory Art Design Elementary 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 Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men better than University Preparatory Art Design Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), University Preparatory Art Design Elementary ranks higher (20.3 vs 17.0 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 Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men and University Preparatory Art Design Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men: 68. University Preparatory Art Design Elementary: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men and University Preparatory Art Design Elementary rank in Michigan?
Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men is 532nd of 591 and University Preparatory Art Design Elementary is 1326th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).