For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 550 students in Detroit Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Detroit Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
550 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Detroit Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 65-69% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#835 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
48%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.01
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
9%
# Black Students
547 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
100%
18%
# White Students
n/a
900,679 Students
% White Students
n/a
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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:
21
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
23
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
20
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
25
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
37
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
38
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
37
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
40
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
40
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
64
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
61
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
68
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
76
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,380 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 54% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,149 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,380
$18,267
Spending / Student
$12,149
$17,461
Best Detroit Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Detroit Community Schools High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12675 Burt Rd
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 537-3570
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 537-3570
Grades: 9-12
| 269 students
Rank: #22.
Detroit Community Schools Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12675 Burt Rd
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 537-3570
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 537-3570
Grades: PK-8
| 281 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Detroit Community Schools School District?
Detroit Community Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 550 students.
What is the rank of Detroit Community Schools School District?
Detroit Community Schools School District is ranked #825 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Detroit Community Schools School District?
100% of Detroit Community Schools School District students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Detroit Community Schools School District?
Detroit Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Detroit Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,149 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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