School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Total Students
21 students
Total Classroom Teachers (01-02)
7 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
100%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (01-02)
42%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)
2%
6%
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
How many students attend African Heritage Center?
21 students attend African Heritage Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of African Heritage Center students are Black.
What grades does African Heritage Center offer ?
African Heritage Center offers enrollment in grades 2-12
What school district is African Heritage Center part of?
African Heritage Center is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
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