Mumford High School

17525 Wyoming St
Detroit, MI 48221
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 941 students in grades 9-12, Mumford High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 941 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • : 51% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mumford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Mumford High School's student population of 941 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
941 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Mumford High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mumford High School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#758 out of 2925 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Mumford High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mumford High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mumford High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Mumford High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Mumford High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
99%
18%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Mumford High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
n/a
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MI.
0.02
This chart display the diversity score of Mumford High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Mumford High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mumford High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mumford High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mumford High School's ranking?
Mumford High School is ranked #758 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Mumford High School often compared to?
Mumford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cass Technical High School, Renaissance High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mumford High School?
The graduation rate of Mumford High School is 51%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mumford High School?
941 students attend Mumford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Mumford High School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mumford High School?
Mumford High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mumford High School offer ?
Mumford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mumford High School part of?
Mumford High School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 941 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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