Diploma And Careers Institute serves 450 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 15-19% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Diploma And Careers Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Diploma And Careers Institute's student population of 450 students has grown by 95% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 500% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Diploma And Careers Institute is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
39%
18%
White
47%
64%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
15-19%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Diploma And Careers Institute?
The graduation rate of Diploma And Careers Institute is 15-19%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Diploma And Careers Institute?
450 students attend Diploma And Careers Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Diploma And Careers Institute students are White, 39% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Diploma And Careers Institute offer ?
Diploma And Careers Institute offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Diploma And Careers Institute part of?
Diploma And Careers Institute is part of Avondale School District.
In what neighborhood is Diploma And Careers Institute located?
Diploma And Careers Institute is located in the Kensington Forest neighborhood of Rochester, MI. There are 3 other public schools located in Kensington Forest.
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