Detroit Delta Preparatory Academy For Social Justice 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 43%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (17-18)
344 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤5%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(17-18)n/a
1%
Asian
(17-18)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(17-18)n/a
8%
Black
(17-18)100%
18%
White
(17-18)n/a
66%
Hawaiian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)n/a
4%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
99%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit Delta Preparatory Academy For Social Justice 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Detroit Delta Preparatory Academy For Social Justice?
The graduation rate of Detroit Delta Preparatory Academy For Social Justice is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Detroit Delta Preparatory Academy For Social Justice?
344 students attend Detroit Delta Preparatory Academy For Social Justice.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Detroit Delta Preparatory Academy For Social Justice students are Black.
What grades does Detroit Delta Preparatory Academy For Social Justice offer ?
Detroit Delta Preparatory Academy For Social Justice offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Detroit Delta Preparatory Academy For Social Justice part of?
Detroit Delta Preparatory Academy For Social Justice is part of Detroit Delta Preparatory Academy For Social Justice School District.
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