Serving 475 students in grades 9-12, Finney High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (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.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
475 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≤10%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≤5%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
99%
18%
White
1%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)65-69%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community School District
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Finney High School?
The graduation rate of Finney High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 82%.
How many students attend Finney High School?
475 students attend Finney High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Finney High School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Finney High School?
Finney High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Finney High School offer ?
Finney High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Finney High School part of?
Finney High School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
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