Charles R Drew Transition Center

Charles R Drew Transition Center serves 257 students inquire with school. 
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 257 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Charles R Drew Transition Center's student population of 257 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students
257 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Charles R Drew Transition Center is 0.17, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
6%
9%
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Black
91%
18%
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White
3%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Charles R Drew Transition Center?
257 students attend Charles R Drew Transition Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Charles R Drew Transition Center students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
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 17:1.
What school district is Charles R Drew Transition Center part of?
Charles R Drew Transition Center is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 257 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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