School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (08-09)
171 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(08-09)n/a
1%
Asian
(08-09)1%
3%
Hispanic
(08-09)4%
5%
Black
(08-09)92%
20%
White
(08-09)3%
71%
Hawaiian
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
36%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
2%
7%
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 Transition Center West?
171 students attend Detroit Transition Center West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Detroit Transition Center West students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Detroit Transition Center West offer ?
Detroit Transition Center West offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Detroit Transition Center West part of?
Detroit Transition Center West is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
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