| Definition of Terms |
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| School Level |
High school |
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| Grades Offered |
Grades 9 - 12 |
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| County |
Wayne County, MI |
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| Total Students |
2229 students |
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| % Male / % Female |
51% /
49% |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
99 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
| Grade 9 - 1021 students | | Grade 10 - 579 students | | Grade 11 - 370 students | | Grade 12 - 242 students | | Grade Not Listed - 17 students |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio |
1:23 |
1:20 |
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| Students by Ethnicity |
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| % American Indian |
n/a |
1% |
| % Asian |
n/a |
2% |
| % Hispanic |
n/a |
4% |
| % Black |
99% |
17% |
| % White |
1% |
75% |
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| Additional Student Information |
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| % Eligible for Free Lunch |
61% |
22% |
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| % Eligible for Reduced Lunch |
3% |
5% |
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| % Migrant Students Enrolled |
n/a |
n/a |
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| School District Name |
Detroit City School District |
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| Number of Schools Managed |
235 |
5 |
| Number of Students Managed |
144,825 students |
1,866 students |
| District Total Revenue |
$1,567,063,000 |
$16,392,000 |
| District Expenditure |
$1,913,871,000 |
$17,260,000 |
| District Revenue / Student |
$10,820 |
$8,785 |
| District Expenditure / Student |
$13,215 |
$9,250 |
| District Graduation Rates |
n/a |
n/a |
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- Denby High School is a secondary educational facility operated by the Detroit Public Schools; it has been in operation since 1930. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.
- More recently, the school is referred to as Denby Tech; one of few Detroit public educational institutions offering advanced placement classes to high school students.
- Denby's 2008-09 enrollment is 1170; the school's Principal is Kenyetta Wilbourn.
- Good Old Denby High
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During the late 1950s, local radio personality Bud Davies originated a series of Friday night "sock hops" from Denby. Before long, the wildly successful dance parties spread to several metropolitan Detroit schools. Featuring records but no live bands, the hops became more popular than regular dances.
- Notable alumni
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Denby's proud legacy boasts a long list of well known graduates and former attendees who advanced to careers as successful politicians, entertainers and athletes.
- Victor Alexander, professional basketball player
- Bill Bonds, celebrated Detroit TV Anchorman
- Salvatore Sonny Bono, noted singer, songwriter and television entertainer; former United States Congressman
- Ed Budde, played 14 seasons of professional football; member of Super Bowl IV Champion Kansas City Chiefs
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Budde]
- Kim Carson, radio personality
- Derrick Coleman, 1985 MHSAA champion in the 800 meter run
[http://www.mhsaa.com/sports/btr/yearlyindv1980.html]
- Wally Cox, critically acclaimed cinematic and television performer; voice of children's animated series Underdog title character
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wally_Cox]
- Dr. Wayne Dyer, world renowned author, lecturer, psychologist and television personality
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne_Dyer]
- George Eichorn, Detroit Monitor columnist
- Antonio Granger, professional basketball player
- Julie Harris, noteworthy movie and television actress
- Curtis Hertel, politician
- Dennis M. Hertel, U.S. Congressional representative from Michigan
- John Hertel, politician
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_M._Hertel]
- Stuart House, 1975 city league high jump champion; named to 1976 Parade Magazine All-American Basketball Team
- Tameka Lucas, Gospel singing artist
- Tony Mahone, the 1983 and 1984 (MHSAA) State High School Champion in both the 100 and 200 meter dash
[http://www.mhsaa.com/sports/btr/yearlyindv1980.html]
- Nancy Rosalie Milio, Ph.D., author, educator, humanitarian
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nancy_Rosalie_Milio,_Ph.D.]
- Mark Pattison, journalist
- Ronnie Phillips, former world-class track athlete; placed fifth in 800 meter run at 1972 Olympic Trials
[http://www.motorcitystriders.com/MCS/15th%20Annual%20Track%20and%20Field%20Old%20Timers%20Dinner.html]
- Travis Reece, professional football player
- Carmella Sabaugh, politician
- George Sayles, city champion high-hurdler; named Michigan Track and Field Athlete of the Year in 1946
- Donnie Simpson, entertainer, nationally syndicated BET commentator
- Art Van, Entrepreneur
- Pete Waldmeir, Detroit News columnist
- Shem Walker, actress, film producer, publisher
- Ernie Young, professional baseball player
- Sheila Young, former World Record Holder, World and Olympic Gold Medalist in speed skating; World Champion sprint bicyclist
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheila_Young]
- 1SG (ret) George Shell, Gulf War Vet
- External links
- Edwin Denby High School's DPS Web Page
- Source: Wikipedia; it is used under the GNU Free Documentation License. You may redistribute it, verbatim or modified, providing that you comply with the terms of the GFDL.
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| About This Zip Code (48224) |
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| Population (Approximate) |
55,437 people |
9,669,191 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree |
21% |
24% |
| Population Average Age |
29 years old
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34 years old |
| Average Household size |
3.0 persons
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2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income |
$40,960
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$43,870 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household |
5.8 rooms |
5.5 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure |
61 years old |
46 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting |
72% / 28% |
70% / 30% |
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