Downriver Diploma And Job Skills Academy serves 7 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
7 students

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
14%
9%

Black
86%
18%

White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
50%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Downriver Diploma And Job Skills Academy?
7 students attend Downriver Diploma And Job Skills Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Downriver Diploma And Job Skills Academy students are Black, and 14% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Downriver Diploma And Job Skills Academy?
Downriver Diploma And Job Skills Academy has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Downriver Diploma And Job Skills Academy offer ?
Downriver Diploma And Job Skills Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Downriver Diploma And Job Skills Academy part of?
Downriver Diploma And Job Skills Academy is part of Ecorse Public Schools School District.
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