Detroit Transition Center - East serves 108 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
108 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
96%
18%
White
2%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Detroit Transition Center - East?
108 students attend Detroit Transition Center - East.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Detroit Transition Center - East students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Detroit Transition Center - East?
Detroit Transition Center - East has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Detroit Transition Center - East offer ?
Detroit Transition Center - East offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Detroit Transition Center - East part of?
Detroit Transition Center - East is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
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