Serving 738 students in grades 10-12, Inkster High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 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 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
738 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)15-19%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
98%
18%
White
1%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)78%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School District Of The City Of Inkster
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Inkster High School?
The graduation rate of Inkster High School is 78%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Inkster High School?
738 students attend Inkster High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Inkster High School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Inkster High School?
Inkster High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Inkster High School offer ?
Inkster High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Inkster High School part of?
Inkster High School is part of School District Of The City Of Inkster.
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