Serving 423 students in grades 9-12, Detroit Edison Public School Academy 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 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 423 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School's student population of 423 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
423 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School is 0.12, 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
#2433 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
94%
18%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School's ranking?
Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School is ranked #2433 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School often compared to?
Detroit Edison Public School Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like University Preparatory Academy Psad High School, University Preparatory Science And Math Psad 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 35% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School?
423 students attend Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School?
Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School offer ?
Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School part of?
Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School is part of Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School located?
Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School is located in the Eastern Market neighborhood of Detroit, MI. There are 1 other public schools located in Eastern Market.
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