Detroit Open School serves 261 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
261 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
94%
18%
White
5%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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
How many students attend Detroit Open School?
261 students attend Detroit Open School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Detroit Open School students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Detroit Open School?
Detroit Open School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Detroit Open School offer ?
Detroit Open School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Detroit Open School part of?
Detroit Open School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
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