Summary:
The 48033 zip code in Southfield, Michigan is home to a single public magnet high school, Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology, which serves grades 9-12 with an enrollment of 1,190 students. The school is part of the Southfield Public School District, which is ranked 447 out of 613 districts in Michigan and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology is struggling academically, with test scores well below state averages across multiple subjects and assessments. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, going from 681 out of 735 Michigan high schools in 2022-2023 to 699 out of 739 in 2024-2025, with a 0-star rating. The school has a 4-year graduation rate of 82.8% and a dropout rate of 7.6% for the 2023-2024 school year, along with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%.
The data suggests that Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology is facing significant challenges, including academic underperformance, attendance issues, and a high percentage of students (65.71%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. While the school has relatively high per-student spending at $19,944 for the 2023-2024 school year, the academic and attendance struggles indicate a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.
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