Kettering High School serves 723 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
723 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≤5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)6-9%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
99%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)53%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kettering High School?
The graduation rate of Kettering High School is 53%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 82%.
How many students attend Kettering High School?
723 students attend Kettering High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Kettering High School students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kettering High School?
Kettering High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kettering High School offer ?
Kettering High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kettering High School part of?
Kettering High School is part of Detroit 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ Community School District.
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