Denby High School

12800 Kelly Road
Detroit, MI 48224
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Top 30%
Serving 576 students in grades 9-12, Denby 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 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 576 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • : 55-59% (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

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Denby High School's student population of 576 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
576 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Denby 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 Denby High School is 0.00, 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%)
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<50%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Denby 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 Denby 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
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
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Black
100%
18%
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White
n/a
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
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55-59%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Denby 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 Denby 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 Denby High School's ranking?
Denby High School is ranked #758 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
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 Denby High School?
The graduation rate of Denby High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Denby High School?
576 students attend Denby High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Denby High School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denby High School?
Denby High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Denby High School offer ?
Denby High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Denby High School part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 576 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • : 55-59% (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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