Top Rankings
Detour Area Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 84 students in Detour Area Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Detour Area Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
84 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Detour Area Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 20% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#17 out of 855 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
48%
Graduation Rate
≤20%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.55
# American Indian Students
18 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
22%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%
# Black Students
n/a
245,941 Students
% Black Students
n/a
18%
# White Students
65 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
77%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
5
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
7
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
11
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
6
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
7
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
2
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
7
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
12
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
8
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
13
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
6
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $50,655 is higher than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $48,452 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$50,655
$18,267
Spending / Student
$48,452
$17,461
Best Detour Area Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Drummond Island Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
33800 South Townline Rd
Drummond Island, MI 49726
(906) 493-5225
Drummond Island, MI 49726
(906) 493-5225
Grades: K-8
| 45 students
Rank: #22.
Detour High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 South Division St
De Tour Village, MI 49725
(906) 297-2011
De Tour Village, MI 49725
(906) 297-2011
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Detour Area Schools School District?
Detour Area Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 84 students.
What is the rank of Detour Area Schools School District?
Detour Area Schools School District is ranked #20 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Detour Area Schools School District?
77% of Detour Area Schools School District students are White, 22% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Detour Area Schools School District?
Detour Area Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Detour Area Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $48,452 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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