Charles R Drew Transition Center serves 221 students inquire with school.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charles R Drew Transition Center's student population of 221 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Total Students
221 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Charles R Drew Transition Center is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
88%
18%
White
5%
63%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Charles R Drew Transition Center?
221 students attend Charles R Drew Transition Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Charles R Drew Transition Center students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charles R Drew Transition Center?
Charles R Drew Transition Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What school district is Charles R Drew Transition Center part of?
Charles R Drew Transition Center is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.
In what neighborhood is Charles R Drew Transition Center located?
Charles R Drew Transition Center is located in the Barton McFarland neighborhood of Detroit, MI. There are 2 other public schools located in Barton McFarland.
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