Communication & Media Arts High School is a public, magnet high school and part of Detroit Public Schools in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Kim Woo Gray was principal from when the school opened in 1992 until her retirement in 2008. CMA has twenty-three full-time staff and 512 students.
Serving 303 students in grades 9-12, Communication And Media Arts High School 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Communication And Media Arts High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Communication And Media Arts High School's student population of 303 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1992
Colors
White, Purple
School Rankings
Communication And Media Arts High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Communication And Media Arts High School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2915 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
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
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pharaohs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Communication And Media Arts High School's ranking?
Communication And Media Arts High School is ranked #2915 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Communication And Media Arts High School often compared to?
Communication And Media Arts High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dearborn High School, Crestwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Communication And Media Arts High School?
The graduation rate of Communication And Media Arts High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Communication And Media Arts High School?
303 students attend Communication And Media Arts High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Communication And Media Arts High School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Communication And Media Arts High School?
Communication And Media Arts High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Communication And Media Arts High School offer ?
Communication And Media Arts High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Communication And Media Arts High School part of?
Communication And Media Arts High School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
In what neighborhood is Communication And Media Arts High School located?
Communication And Media Arts High School is located in the Seven Mile Rouge neighborhood of Detroit, MI. There are 3 other public schools located in Seven Mile Rouge.
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