Northwestern High School vs University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwestern High School
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
305 students
University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School
Detroit · Charter high · Grades 9–12
559 students
| Measure | Northwestern High School Detroit, Michigan | University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #530 of 591 | #515 of 591 |
| National rank | #15644 of 16,910 | #15276 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 305 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.9% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 7.5% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.9 vs 17.8).
- •Northwestern High School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 87.9%).
- •Northwestern High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.3).
- •University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School is the larger school with 559 students compared with 305.
- •Northwestern High School is a public school while University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School 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 Northwestern High School better than University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School?
On the Success Index (US), University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School ranks higher (19.9 vs 17.8 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 Northwestern High School and University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwestern High School: 305. University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwestern High School and University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School rank in Michigan?
Northwestern High School is 530th of 591 and University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School is 515th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).