Finney High School serves 475 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
475 students

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≤10%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≤5%
64%

Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
99%
18%

White
1%
63%

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



Graduation Rate
(11-12)65-69%
82%

Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
50%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
1%
5%

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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Finney High School?
The graduation rate of Finney High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 82%.
How many students attend Finney High School?
475 students attend Finney High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Finney High School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Finney High School?
Finney High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Finney High School offer ?
Finney High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Finney High School part of?
Finney High School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
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