The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 82%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (09-10)
128 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥80%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥80%
82%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)2%
2%
Asian
(09-10)1%
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)4%
5%
Black
(09-10)93%
20%
White
(09-10)n/a
70%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Graduation Rate
(10-11)<50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
74%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
4%
6%
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
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cooley North Wing High School?
The graduation rate of Cooley North Wing High School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Cooley North Wing High School?
128 students attend Cooley North Wing High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Cooley North Wing High School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Cooley North Wing High School offer ?
Cooley North Wing High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cooley North Wing High School part of?
Cooley North Wing High School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
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