School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students (08-09)
575 students
Total Classroom Teachers (08-09)
30 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(08-09)1%
1%
Asian
(08-09)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(08-09)n/a
5%
Black
(08-09)99%
20%
White
(08-09)n/a
71%
Hawaiian
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
73%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
5%
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 Fisher Magnet?
575 students attend Fisher Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Fisher Magnet students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Fisher Magnet offer ?
Fisher Magnet offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Fisher Magnet part of?
Fisher Magnet is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
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