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Detroit Public Schools Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 32 public high schools serving 16,052 students in Detroit Public Schools Community School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Michigan.
Public High Schools in Detroit Public Schools Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Public High School in Detroit Public School Community School District have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Michigan average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cass Technical High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
108 Schools
1,331 Schools
# Students
48,308 Students
539,965 Students
# Teachers
2,960 Teachers
30,342 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Detroit Public Schools Community School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 71% has decreased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#786 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
38%
Graduation Rate
71%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.54
# American Indian Students
78 Students
5,135 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
633 Students
17,800 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6,610 Students
47,824 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
9%
# Black Students
39,550 Students
93,337 Students
% Black Students
82%
17%
# White Students
1,190 Students
350,912 Students
% White Students
3%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
27 Students
476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
220 Students
23,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
3,748
5,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
4,228
5,538
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,907
5,697
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,910
5,753
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,798
5,874
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,863
6,261
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,599
11,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,397
17,915
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,205
20,764
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,999
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,755
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,383
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,231
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
285
2,987
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,308 is higher than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,057 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$933 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$872 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,308
$18,370
Spending / Student
$18,057
$17,559
Best Detroit Public Schools Community School District Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jerry L White Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14804 W Mcnichols Rd
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 416-4200
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 416-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 122 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Frederick Douglass Academy For Young Men
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2001 W Warren Ave
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-3555
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-3555
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Legacy Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2750 Selden St
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 578-7235
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 578-7235
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Turning Point Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18501 Waltham St
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 347-8900
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 347-8900
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
West Side Academy Of Information Technology And Cyber Securi
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4701 Mckinley St
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 456-8000
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 456-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 238 students
Rank: #66.
Renaissance High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6565 W Outer Dr
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 416-4600
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 416-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,146 students
Rank: #77.
Cass Technical High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2501 2nd Ave
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 263-2000
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 263-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,395 students
Rank: #88.
The School At Marygrove
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8425 W Mcnichols Rd
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 335-1331
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 335-1331
Grades: K-12
| 482 students
Rank: #99.
Crockett Midtown High School Of Science And Medicine
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
571 Mack Ave
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 494-1805
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 494-1805
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
Rank: #1010.
Detroit School Of Arts
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
123 Selden St
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 494-6000
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 494-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 432 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2425 Tuxedo St
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 252-3000
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 252-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 353 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Pershing High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18875 Ryan Rd
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-7700
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 408 students
Rank: #1313.
Northwestern High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 W Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-0700
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-0700
Grades: 9-12
| 358 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Detroit International Academy For Young Women
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5161 Charles St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 873-3050
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 873-3050
Grades: PK-12
| 225 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Mumford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17525 Wyoming St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 416-7064
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 416-7064
Grades: 9-12
| 889 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Osborn High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11600 E 7 Mile Rd
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-0343
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-0343
Grades: 9-12
| 407 students
Rank: #1717.
Academy Of The Americas High School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5680 Konkel St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 335-1310
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 335-1310
Grades: 4-12
| 689 students
Rank: #1818.
Davis Aerospace Technical High School At Golightly
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Dickerson St
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 822-8820
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 822-8820
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Rank: #1919.
Western International High School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Scotten St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-4758
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-4758
Grades: 9-12
| 2,151 students
Rank: #2020.
Dpscd Virtual School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14771 Mansfield St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 873-6897
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 873-6897
Grades: K-12
| 348 students
Rank: #2121.
Cody High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18445 Cathedral St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9200
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9200
Grades: 9-12
| 466 students
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Communication And Media Arts High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19501 Berg Rd
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 866-9300
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 866-9300
Grades: 9-12
| 306 students
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
East English Village Preparatory Academy At Finney
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5020 Cadieux Rd
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 873-0655
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 873-0655
Grades: 9-12
| 697 students
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Southeastern High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3030 Fairview St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-4500
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 644 students
Rank: #2525.
Priest Elementarymiddle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7840 Wagner St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 849-3705
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 849-3705
Grades: PK-9
| 702 students
Rank: #2626.
Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3200 E Lafayette St
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 494-7373
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 494-7373
Grades: 9-12
| 821 students
Rank: #2727.
Henry Ford High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20000 Evergreen Rd
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 494-7567
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 494-7567
Grades: 9-12
| 712 students
Rank: #2828.
Denby High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12800 Kelly Rd
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 866-7200
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 866-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 537 students
Rank: n/an/a
Breithaupt Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
9300 Hubbell St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9550
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9550
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Golightly Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
900 Dickerson St
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 822-8820
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 822-8820
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Randolph Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
17101 Hubbell St
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 494-7100
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 494-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Ser Learning East
Alternative School
5555 Conner St Ste 2716
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 945-5200
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 945-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
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