Diploma Success Community School (Closed 2021)

19872 Kelly Road
Harper Woods, MI 48225
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 95 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Diploma Success Community School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Top Rankings

Diploma Success Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
95 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
#758 out of 2925 schools
(Top 30%)
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<50%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Diploma Success Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Diploma Success Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
98%
18%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Diploma Success Community School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
1%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
This chart display the diversity score of Diploma Success Community School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Diploma Success Community School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Diploma Success Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Diploma Success Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Diploma Success Community School's ranking?
Diploma Success Community School is ranked #758 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Diploma Success Community School?
The graduation rate of Diploma Success Community School is 35-39%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Diploma Success Community School?
95 students attend Diploma Success Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Diploma Success Community School students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Diploma Success Community School offer ?
Diploma Success Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Diploma Success Community School part of?
Diploma Success Community School is part of Harper Woods The School District Of The City Of.

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