Cody High School

18445 Cathedral St
Detroit, MI 48228
1/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 520 students in grades 9-12, Cody High School 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 520 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cody High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Cody High School's student population of 520 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
520 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Cody High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cody High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2910 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cody High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cody High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cody High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Cody High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cody High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
96%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cody High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cody High School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cody High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Cody High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
50-54%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Cody High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cody High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cody High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cody High School's ranking?
Cody High School is ranked #2910 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Cody High School often compared to?
Cody High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Denby High School, Communication And Media Arts High School, Henry Ford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cody High School?
The graduation rate of Cody High School is 50-54%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Cody High School?
520 students attend Cody High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Cody High School students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cody High School?
Cody High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cody High School offer ?
Cody High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cody High School part of?
In what neighborhood is Cody High School located?
Cody High School is located in the Franklin Park neighborhood of Detroit, MI. There are 3 other public schools located in Franklin Park.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 520 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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