Covenant Schools Detroit School District

1450 25th St
Detroit, MI 48216-1404
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Covenant Schools Detroit School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 565 students in Covenant Schools Detroit School District.
Public Schools in Covenant Schools Detroit School District have a diversity score of 0.32, which is less than the Michigan public school average of 0.56.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,533 Schools
# Students
565 Students
1,381,449 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
82,748 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1

District Rank

The school district's graduation rate of 6-9% has increased from 12% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#168 out of 866 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Covenant Schools Detroit  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Covenant Schools Detroit  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Covenant Schools Detroit  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
38%
6-9%
81%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Covenant Schools Detroit  School District and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
8,587 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
50,790 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
71 Students
126,442 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
9%
# Black Students
462 Students
246,380 Students
% Black Students
82%
18%
# White Students
28 Students
873,705 Students
% White Students
5%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,223 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
73,519 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
-
111,142
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
101,293
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
103,275
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
100,747
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
102,248
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
101,548
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
102,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
2
103,791
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
103,125
# Students in 9th Grade:
209
114,848
# Students in 10th Grade:
157
113,192
# Students in 11th Grade:
114
110,071
# Students in 12th Grade:
83
109,646
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,106 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,313. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,575 is less than the state median of $17,504. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Covenant Schools Detroit  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$8 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart displays total spending of Covenant Schools Detroit  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,106
$18,313
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Covenant Schools Detroit  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,575
$17,504
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Covenant Schools Detroit  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Covenant Schools Detroit School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Covenant High School East
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9100 Gratiot Ave
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 267-4315
Grades: 9-12
| 180 students
Rank: #22.
Covenant High School Southwest
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1450 25th St
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 297-8720
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
Rank: #33.
Covenant High School Central
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2959 Martin Luther King Jr Blv
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 899-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 219 students
Rank: n/an/a
Covenant School Spectrum
Alternative School
Charter School
1961 Lincoln St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 558-9022
Grades: 7-12
| 75 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Covenant Schools Detroit School District?
Covenant Schools Detroit School District manages 4 public schools serving 565 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Covenant Schools Detroit School District?
82% of Covenant Schools Detroit School District students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Covenant Schools Detroit School District?
Covenant Schools Detroit School District has a student/teacher ratio of 25:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Covenant Schools Detroit School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,575 is less than the state median of $17,504. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 565 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 6-9%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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