Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (08-09)
171 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
(08-09)n/a
1%
Asian
(08-09)1%
3%
Hispanic
(08-09)4%
5%
Black
(08-09)92%
20%
White
(08-09)3%
71%
Hawaiian
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
36%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
2%
7%
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?
171 students attend Charles R. Drew Transition Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Charles R. Drew Transition Center students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Charles R. Drew Transition Center offer ?
Charles R. Drew Transition Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Charles R. Drew Transition Center part of?
Charles R. Drew Transition Center is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.
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