Serving 134 students in grades 9-12, Davis Aerospace Technical High School At Golightly 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Davis Aerospace Technical High School At Golightly ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Davis Aerospace Technical High School At Golightly's student population of 134 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Davis Aerospace Technical High School At Golightly 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 Davis Aerospace Technical High School At Golightly is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2834 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
98%
18%
White
n/a
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Davis Aerospace Technical High School At Golightly's ranking?
Davis Aerospace Technical High School At Golightly is ranked #2834 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Davis Aerospace Technical High School At Golightly?
The graduation rate of Davis Aerospace Technical High School At Golightly is 80-89%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Davis Aerospace Technical High School At Golightly?
134 students attend Davis Aerospace Technical High School At Golightly.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Davis Aerospace Technical High School At Golightly students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Davis Aerospace Technical High School At Golightly?
Davis Aerospace Technical High School At Golightly has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Davis Aerospace Technical High School At Golightly offer ?
Davis Aerospace Technical High School At Golightly offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Davis Aerospace Technical High School At Golightly part of?
Davis Aerospace Technical High School At Golightly is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
In what neighborhood is Davis Aerospace Technical High School At Golightly located?
Davis Aerospace Technical High School At Golightly is located in the Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood of Detroit, MI. There are 2 other public schools located in Jefferson Chalmers.
School Reviews
5 10/27/2014
Hello I am in Senegal and I would like to study in your school to earn there my high school diploma , I heard that your school is verry good so I think that I have first to increase my level in English on few days because English is our second language here
I studied 11 years in Senegal and I would like to earn my high school diploma on USA, I always have good marks in English but here we have difficult to talk well in English , to understand well the text so that's why I would like to do training to increase my level in English to prepare the TOEFL or ESL and enter at your school and i would like to obtain my high school diploma if possible there and then doing computing training because i what i would like to do in the future
Please can you tell me all informations about entry requirements for international students , amount that i have to pay , documents i have to provide and so on
I am still waiting for your answer
Cordially
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