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Detroit 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ Community School District

3011 W Grand Blvd, Ste 1400
Detroit, MI 48202-3085
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (313) 873-7922

Top Rankings

Detroit 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ 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 2025-26 school year, there are 30 public high schools serving 14,810 students in Detroit 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ Community School District. 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ Community School District 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 School District have a Graduation Rate of 77%, 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
107 Schools
1,342 Schools
# Students
47,611 Students
534,573 Students
# Teachers
2,906 Teachers
30,578 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeDetroit 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ Community School DistrictMichigan
Kind906
1846
2697
3627
41257
51387
615413
715020
815023
94,522129
103,660127
113,054124
122,552123
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District Rank

Detroit 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ Community School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 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.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (MI)
#751 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearDetroit 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ Community School District
2023#751
2022#786
2021#736
2019#793
2018#789
2017#800
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12%
35%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearDetroit 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ Community School DistrictMichigan
202312%35%
20228%34%
202110%36%
201912%40%
20188%37%
201710%39%
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16%
45%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearDetroit 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ Community School DistrictMichigan
202216%45%
202124%48%
201918%49%
20188%43%
201718%49%
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11%
38%

Science Proficiency Trends

YearDetroit 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ Community School DistrictMichigan
202211%38%
20215%23%
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76%
81%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearDetroit 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ Community School DistrictMichigan
202376%81%
202271%81%
202165%84%
202072%86%
201976%85%
201877%85%
201778%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.55

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearDetroit 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ Community School DistrictMichigan
20230.330.55
20220.330.55
20210.330.54
20200.310.53
20190.310.53
20180.320.53
20170.320.53
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% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2017-2023)

YearDetroit 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ Community School DistrictMichigan
20232%3%
20222%3%
20212%3%
20203%3%
20193%3%
20183%3%
20173%3%
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% Hispanic
15%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2017-2023)

YearDetroit 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ Community School DistrictMichigan
202315%9%
202215%9%
202115%8%
202013%8%
201913%8%
201814%8%
201714%8%
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% Black
81%
17%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2017-2023)

YearDetroit 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ Community School DistrictMichigan
202381%18%
202281%18%
202181%18%
202082%18%
201982%18%
201881%18%
201781%18%
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% White
2%
64%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2017-2023)

YearDetroit 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ Community School DistrictMichigan
20232%64%
20222%64%
20212%65%
20202%66%
20192%66%
20182%66%
20172%66%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,590 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,322 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$933 MM
$25,476 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearDetroit 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ Community School DistrictMichigan
2023$933 MM$12 MM
2022$882 MM$11 MM
2021$933 MM$12 MM
2020$882 MM$11 MM
2019$776 MM$11 MM
2018$737 MM$10 MM
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Spending
$872 MM
$24,351 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearDetroit 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ Community School DistrictMichigan
2023$872 MM$11 MM
2022$833 MM$11 MM
2021$872 MM$11 MM
2020$833 MM$11 MM
2019$767 MM$10 MM
2018$671 MM$10 MM
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Revenue / Student
$19,590
$18,510

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearDetroit 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ Community School DistrictMichigan
2023$19,308$16,123
2022$17,551$14,589
2021$19,186$15,927
2020$17,551$14,589
2019$15,660$14,099
2018$14,860$14,094
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Spending / Student
$18,322
$17,693

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearDetroit 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ Community School DistrictMichigan
2023$18,057$15,270
2022$16,568$14,302
2021$17,943$15,085
2020$16,568$14,302
2019$15,488$13,858
2018$13,527$13,691
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Best Detroit 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ Community School District Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jerry L White Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14804 W Mcnichols Rd
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 416-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Turning Point Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18501 Waltham St
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 347-8900
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Renaissance High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6565 W Outer Dr
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 416-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,171 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #44.
Cass Technical High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2501 2nd Ave
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 263-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,485 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Frederick Douglass Academy For Young Men
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9026 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 596-3555
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #66.
Legacy Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2750 Selden St
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 578-7235
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #77.
The School At Marygrove
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8425 W Mcnichols Rd
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 335-1331
Gr: K-12 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Davis Aerospace Technical High School At Golightly
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Dickerson St
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 822-8820
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #99.
Crockett Midtown High School Of Science And Medicine
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
571 Mack Ave
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 494-1805
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
East English Village Preparatory Academy At Finney
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5020 Cadieux Rd
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 873-0655
Gr: 9-12 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Detroit School Of Arts
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
123 Selden St
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 494-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Academy Of The Americas High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5680 Konkel St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 335-1310
Gr: 4-12 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Central High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2425 Tuxedo St
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 252-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 E Lafayette St
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 494-7373
Gr: 9-12 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #1515.
Dpscd Virtual School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9026 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-6897
Gr: K-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
Mumford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
17525 Wyoming St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 416-7064
Gr: 9-12 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #1717.
Northwestern High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 W Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-0700
Gr: 9-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1818.
Pershing High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
18875 Ryan Rd
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Communication And Media Arts High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
19501 Berg Rd
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 866-9300
Gr: 9-12 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Detroit International Academy For Young Women
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5161 Charles St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 873-3050
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Osborn High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11600 E 7 Mile Rd
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-0343
Gr: 9-12 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Southeastern High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3030 Fairview St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
Henry Ford High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
20000 Evergreen Rd
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 494-7567
Gr: 9-12 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #2424.
Western International High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Scotten St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-4758
Gr: 9-12 | 1,931 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2525.
Cody High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
18445 Cathedral St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9200
Gr: 9-12 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
Denby High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12800 Kelly Rd
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 866-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 512 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
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Golightly Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
900 Dickerson St
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
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
The Ser Learning East
Alternative School
5555 Conner St Ste 2716
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 945-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 107 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 47,611 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 76% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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