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SOAR Academic Institute

26141 SCHOOLCRAFT, REDFORD, MI 48239 · (313) 535-4000 · Wayne County
GRADES 06–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL204 STUDENTS
Enrollment
204
High
DISTRICT 505 · STATE 460
Student : Teacher
30.5:1
7 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 24.4:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
58%
119 students
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
2
Grade 7
4
Grade 8
16
Grade 9
11
Grade 10
21
Grade 11
50
Grade 12
100
Student demographics
White
4120%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 63%
Hispanic
42%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 9%
Black
15174%
DISTRICT 78% · STATE 18%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 4%
Two+
63%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 5%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
11154%
Female
9346%

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
204
+74 (+57%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
30.5:1
was 65.0:1
% White
20%
was 25%
% Hispanic
2%
was 5%
% Black
74%
was 68%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About SOAR Academic Institute

As a cozy 9-12 campus in REDFORD, Michigan, SOAR Academic Institute serves 204 students from grades 6 through 12, overseen by South Redford School District. Compared to the state average of about 460 students per school, that is 56% leaner than typical.

Within South Redford School District, which oversees 7 schools and 2,753 students, SOAR Academic Institute is one campus in the system.

Looking at the student body, SOAR Academic Institute logs that the largest single group is Black, at 74% of enrollment; the rest consists of 20% White, 3% multiracial. By comparison, Wayne County as a whole is about 37% Black, so the school skews meaningfully more Black than its surroundings.

In terms of school funding signals, SOAR Academic Institute records 7 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 30.5:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 21.6:1, putting SOAR Academic Institute higher than the state norm the norm. About 58% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

In the surrounding community, Wayne County reports that the typical household earns roughly $60,539 per year, roughly 28% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 16%. SOAR Academic Institute is one of 573 public schools in Wayne County (combined enrollment of about 259,786 students).

The closest other public school is Lee M Thurston High School, roughly 0.1 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies a suburban site.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count rose 57%: 130 students in 2018 compared to 204 in 2025. Over the same period, the Black share expanded from 68% to 74%. Class-load math has pulled in: from 65.0:1 in 2018 to 30.5:1 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, members of the SOAR Academic Institute community share and discuss open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Wayne County at a glance

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Population
1,772,259
Census ACS
Median income
$60,539
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
573
259,786 students

Quick facts

School name
SOAR Academic Institute
District
South Redford School District
Address
26141 SCHOOLCRAFT, REDFORD, MI 48239
Phone
(313) 535-4000
County
Wayne County
Level
High
Grade range
06–12
Total enrollment
204
Teachers (FTE)
7
Student–teacher ratio
30.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
119 (58%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
263228008631
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About SOAR Academic Institute
What is the total enrollment at SOAR Academic Institute?
SOAR Academic Institute enrolls approximately 204 students in grades 06-12.
Is SOAR Academic Institute an elementary, middle, or high school?
SOAR Academic Institute is a high school covering grades 06-12.
How many teachers does SOAR Academic Institute have?
SOAR Academic Institute employs 7 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 30.5:1.
How diverse is SOAR Academic Institute?
SOAR Academic Institute reports a student body of 20% White, 2% Hispanic, 74% Black, 0% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees SOAR Academic Institute?
SOAR Academic Institute is overseen by South Redford School District in Wayne County.
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