Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School (Closed 2014)

Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School serves 116 students in grades 9-10. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
116 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
100%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
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Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
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 Collegiate Preparatory High School?
116 students attend Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School?
Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School offer ?
Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School part of?
Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.

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