The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 82%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (09-10)
164 students
Total Classroom Teachers (08-09)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≤20%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)40-59%
82%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)1%
2%
Asian
(09-10)2%
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
5%
Black
(09-10)95%
20%
White
(09-10)2%
70%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
52%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend Detroit High School For Technology?
164 students attend Detroit High School For Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Detroit High School For Technology students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Detroit High School For Technology offer ?
Detroit High School For Technology offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Detroit High School For Technology part of?
Detroit High School For Technology is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
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