Serving 271 students in grades 7-12, Detroit Leadership 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). 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 higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Detroit Leadership Academy High School's student population of 271 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
271 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
2017
School Calendar
School Rankings
Detroit Leadership 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 Leadership Academy High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2763 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
94%
18%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)69.7%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Detroit Leadership Academy High School's ranking?
Detroit Leadership Academy High School is ranked #2763 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Detroit Leadership Academy High School often compared to?
Detroit Leadership Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt High School, Denby High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% 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 Detroit Leadership Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Detroit Leadership Academy High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Detroit Leadership Academy High School?
271 students attend Detroit Leadership Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Detroit Leadership Academy High School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Detroit Leadership Academy High School?
Detroit Leadership Academy High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Detroit Leadership Academy High School offer ?
Detroit Leadership Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Detroit Leadership Academy High School part of?
Detroit Leadership Academy High School is part of Detroit Leadership Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Detroit Leadership Academy High School located?
Detroit Leadership Academy High School is located in the Warrendale neighborhood of Detroit, MI. There are 2 other public schools located in Warrendale.
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