Cody Academy Of Public Leadership (Closed 2020)

Cody Academy Of Public Leadership 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 ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 43%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (17-18)
248 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(17-18)
≤10%
37%
(17-18)
≤10%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(17-18)
n/a
1%
Asian
(17-18)
n/a
3%
Hispanic
(17-18)
n/a
8%
Black
(17-18)
100%
18%
White
(17-18)
n/a
66%
Hawaiian
(17-18)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)
n/a
4%
n/a
(18-19)
<50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
79%
40%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cody Academy Of Public Leadership?
The graduation rate of Cody Academy Of Public Leadership is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Cody Academy Of Public Leadership?
248 students attend Cody Academy Of Public Leadership.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Cody Academy Of Public Leadership students are Black.
What grades does Cody Academy Of Public Leadership offer ?
Cody Academy Of Public Leadership offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cody Academy Of Public Leadership part of?
Cody Academy Of Public Leadership is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.

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