Serving 409 students in grades 9-12, Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School At Northwestern 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School At Northwestern ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School At Northwestern's student population of 409 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
409 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School At Northwestern ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School At Northwestern 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2376 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
99%
18%
White
n/a
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School At Northwestern's ranking?
Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School At Northwestern is ranked #2376 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School At Northwestern?
The graduation rate of Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School At Northwestern is 60-64%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School At Northwestern?
409 students attend Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School At Northwestern.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School At Northwestern students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School At Northwestern?
Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School At Northwestern has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School At Northwestern offer ?
Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School At Northwestern offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School At Northwestern part of?
Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School At Northwestern is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
In what neighborhood is Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School At Northwestern located?
Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School At Northwestern is located in the NW Goldberg neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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