Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences High School (Closed 2012)

Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences High School serves 591 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
591 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(10-11)
≤5%
80%
(10-11)
10-14%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
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
0.00
(10-11)
75-79%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences High School?
The graduation rate of Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences High School?
591 students attend Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences High School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences High School?
Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences High School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences High School offer ?
Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences High School part of?
Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences High School is part of Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences School District.

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