Serving 738 students in grades 10-12, Inkster 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 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
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
738 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)15-19%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
98%
18%
White
1%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)78%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School District Of The City Of Inkster
Source: 2013-2014 (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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Inkster High School?
The graduation rate of Inkster High School is 78%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Inkster High School?
738 students attend Inkster High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Inkster High School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Inkster High School?
Inkster High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Inkster High School offer ?
Inkster High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Inkster High School part of?
Inkster High School is part of School District Of The City Of Inkster.
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