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Washington-Parks Academy School District

11685 Appleton
Redford, MI 48239-1445
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 604 students in Washington-Parks Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Washington-Parks Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,506 Schools
# Students
604 Students
1,376,294 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
50:1
50:1
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="student-by-grade">Student By Grade
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="district-rank">District Rank
Washington-Parks Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#780 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
6%
35%
18%
45%
10-14%
38%
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethnicity">Students by Ethnicity:
0.03
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
98%
18%
% White
n/a
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,788 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 197% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,379 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 190% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,788
$18,510
Spending / Student
$29,379
$17,693

Best Washington-Parks Academy School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washingtonparks Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11685 Appleton
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 592-6061
Gr: K-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washington-Parks Academy School District?
Washington-Parks Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 604 students.
What is the rank of Washington-Parks Academy School District?
Washington-Parks Academy School District is ranked #784 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington-Parks Academy School District?
98% of Washington-Parks Academy School District students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington-Parks Academy School District?
Washington-Parks Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 50:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Washington-Parks Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,379 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 190% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 604 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 50:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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