Detroit Open School (Closed 2010)

Detroit Open School serves 261 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
261 students

Showing 2001–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

Showing 2001–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
16:1

Showing 2001–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
4%

Showing 1991–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Black
94%
18%

Showing 2001–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
5%
63%

Showing 2001–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
95%
0.11

Showing 2001–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
45%

Showing 2001–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%

Showing 2001–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Detroit Open School?
261 students attend Detroit Open School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Detroit Open School students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Detroit Open School?
Detroit Open School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Detroit Open School offer ?
Detroit Open School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Detroit Open School part of?
Detroit Open School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.

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