Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology is a public high school located in Southfield, Michigan. The school was founded in 1951. It serves grades 9–12 for the Southfield Public Schools.
Serving 1,049 students in grades 9-12, Southfield High School For The Arts And Technology ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,049 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southfield High School For The Arts And Technology's student population of 1,049 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,049 students
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Year Founded
1951
School Rankings
Southfield High School For The Arts And Technology ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southfield High School For The Arts And Technology is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2771 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
93%
18%
White
2%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Warriors
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southfield High School For The Arts And Technology's ranking?
Southfield High School For The Arts And Technology is ranked #2771 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Southfield High School For The Arts And Technology often compared to?
Southfield High School For The Arts And Technologyis often viewed alongside schools like West Bloomfield High School, University High School Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southfield High School For The Arts And Technology?
The graduation rate of Southfield High School For The Arts And Technology is 88%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Southfield High School For The Arts And Technology?
1,049 students attend Southfield High School For The Arts And Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Southfield High School For The Arts And Technology students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southfield High School For The Arts And Technology?
Southfield High School For The Arts And Technology has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Southfield High School For The Arts And Technology offer ?
Southfield High School For The Arts And Technology offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southfield High School For The Arts And Technology part of?
Southfield High School For The Arts And Technology is part of Southfield Public School District.
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