Detroit Transition Center - East (Closed 2012)

Detroit Transition Center - East serves 108 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
108 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
96%
18%
White
2%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Detroit Transition Center - East?
108 students attend Detroit Transition Center - East.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Detroit Transition Center - East students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Detroit Transition Center - East?
Detroit Transition Center - East has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Detroit Transition Center - East offer ?
Detroit Transition Center - East offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Detroit Transition Center - East part of?
Detroit Transition Center - East is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.

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