Crestwood High School

1501 N Beech Daly Rd
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,284 students in grades 9-12, Crestwood 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 26% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,284 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 95% (Top 20% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Crestwood High School's student population of 1,284 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,284 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Crestwood 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 Crestwood High School is 0.15, 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)
#1627 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Crestwood High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Crestwood 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.
48%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Crestwood 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.
27%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Crestwood High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Crestwood High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Crestwood High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Crestwood High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
92%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Crestwood 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
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Crestwood High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
95%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Crestwood 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
73%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Crestwood 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
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Crestwood 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.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crestwood High School's ranking?
Crestwood High School is ranked #1627 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Crestwood High School often compared to?
Crestwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dearborn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crestwood High School?
The graduation rate of Crestwood High School is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Crestwood High School?
1,284 students attend Crestwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Crestwood High School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crestwood High School?
Crestwood High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Crestwood High School offer ?
Crestwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Crestwood High School part of?
Crestwood High School is part of Crestwood School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,284 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 95% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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