For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 232 students in 48215, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in 48215, MI are Capstonewayne Co Juvenile Detention Fac and Davis Aerospace Technical High School At Golightly. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 48215 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in 48215, MI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 48215 have a Graduation Rate of 42%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Davis Aerospace Technical High School At Golightly, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 48215, MI Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Capstonewayne Co Juvenile Detention Fac
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3501 Hamtramck Dr
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 831-3510
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 831-3510
Gr: 4-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Davis Aerospace Technical High School At Golightly
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Dickerson St
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 822-8820
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 822-8820
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
Capstone Academy Charter Schoolriverbend
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
13330 E Jefferson Ave
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 831-3510
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 831-3510
Gr: 4-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Golightly Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
900 Dickerson St
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 822-8820
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 822-8820
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 48215, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in 48215, MI include Capstonewayne Co Juvenile Detention Fac and Davis Aerospace Technical High School At Golightly.
How many public high schools are located in 48215?
4 public high schools are located in 48215.
What is the racial composition of students in 48215?
48215 public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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