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Detroit Public Schools Community 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 2026 school year, there are 29 public high schools serving 15,575 students in Detroit Public Schools Community. This district's average high testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Michigan.
Public High Schools in Detroit Public Schools Community have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Public High School in Detroit Public School Community have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cass Technical High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
104 Schools
1,317 Schools
# Students
48,448 Students
527,624 Students
# Teachers
2,972 Teachers
30,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Detroit Public Schools Community, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has decreased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#751 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
38%
Graduation Rate
76%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
16%
9%
% Black
79%
18%
% White
2%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,252 is higher than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,005 is higher than the state median of $17,782. 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
$19,252
$18,604
Spending / Student
$18,005
$17,782
Best Detroit Public Schools Community Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jerry L White Center
Special Education 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
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Detroit Lions Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2001 W Warren Ave
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 852-9677
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 852-9677
Gr: 6-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Turning Point Academy
Special Education 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
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Renaissance High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6565 W Outer Dr
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 416-4600
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 416-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,197 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #55.
Cass Technical High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2501 2nd Ave
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 263-2000
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 263-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,493 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Frederick Douglass Academy For Young Men
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9026 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 596-3555
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 596-3555
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #77.
The School At Marygrove
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Gr: K-12 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Crockett Midtown High School Of Science And Medicine
(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
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
East English Village Preparatory Academy At Finney
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5020 Cadieux Rd
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 873-0655
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 873-0655
Gr: 9-12 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1111.
Detroit School Of Arts
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
123 Selden St
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 494-6000
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 494-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Academy Of The Americas High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5680 Konkel St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 335-1310
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 335-1310
Gr: 4-12 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Central High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2425 Tuxedo St
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 252-3000
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 252-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3200 E Lafayette St
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 494-7373
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 494-7373
Gr: 9-12 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #1515.
Dpscd Virtual School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9026 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-6897
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-6897
Gr: K-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #1717.
Northwestern High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2200 W Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-0700
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-0700
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Pershing High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18875 Ryan Rd
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-7700
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Communication And Media Arts High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Detroit International Academy For Young Women
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5161 Charles St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 873-3050
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 873-3050
Gr: PK-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Osborn High School
(Math: ≤5% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #2323.
Henry Ford High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20000 Evergreen Rd
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 494-7567
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 494-7567
Gr: 9-12 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #2424.
Western International High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Scotten St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-4758
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-4758
Gr: 9-12 | 1,959 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2525.
Cody High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18445 Cathedral St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9200
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9200
Gr: 9-12 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2626.
Denby High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: n/an/a
Breithaupt Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
9300 Hubbell St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9550
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9550
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
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
Rank: n/an/a
Randolph Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
17101 Hubbell St
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 494-7100
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 494-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students
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