Serving 206 students in grades 9-11, Academy Of Critical Thinkers At Cody 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 ≤20% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students
206 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≤20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≤20%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
98%
18%
White
2%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community School District
Source: 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend Academy Of Critical Thinkers At Cody?
206 students attend Academy Of Critical Thinkers At Cody.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Academy Of Critical Thinkers At Cody students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy Of Critical Thinkers At Cody?
Academy Of Critical Thinkers At Cody has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Academy Of Critical Thinkers At Cody offer ?
Academy Of Critical Thinkers At Cody offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is Academy Of Critical Thinkers At Cody part of?
Academy Of Critical Thinkers At Cody is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
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