For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 879 students in 48208, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in 48208, MI are Frederick Douglass Academy For Young Men, Legacy Academy and West Side Academy Of Information Technology And Cyber Securi. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 48208 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in 48208, MI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 48208 have a Graduation Rate of 47%, which is less than the Michigan average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northwestern High School, with 60-64% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 48208, MI Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
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: #1 - 31. - 3.
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: #1 - 31. - 3.
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: #44.
Covenant House Academy Detroit Central Site
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2959 Martin Luther King Jr Blv
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 899-6900
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 899-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 186 students
Rank: #55.
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
48208, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2750 Selden
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 895-3000
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 895-3000
Grades: 5-12
| 75 students
Catherine Ferguson Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2750 Selden St
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-4766
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-4766
Grades: 7-12
| 119 students
2200 West Grand
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 899-7370
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 899-7370
Grades: 9-10
| 116 students
6050 Linwood St
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-3502
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-3502
Grades: K-8
| 410 students
2001 W. Warren Avenue
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-3555
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-3555
Grades: 9-12
| 1,108 students
Northwestern South Wing High School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2200 W. Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-0700
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-0700
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
2001 M.l King Jr Blvd
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-3780
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-3780
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
2001 Mlk Jr Blvd
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-3780
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-3780
Grades: 6-8
| 361 students
2001 Mlk Jr Blvd
Detroit, MI 48208
Detroit, MI 48208
Grades: 5-8
| 730 students
4700 Vinewood St
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-4939
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-4939
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Wingert Trainable Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1851 W. Grand Boulevard
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-0776
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-0776
Grades: Inquire with school
| 142 students
2900 Wreford Street
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-0050
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-0050
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 48208, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in 48208, MI include Frederick Douglass Academy For Young Men, Legacy Academy and West Side Academy Of Information Technology And Cyber Securi.
How many public high schools are located in 48208?
5 public high schools are located in 48208.
What is the racial composition of students in 48208?
48208 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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