For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 745 students in Detroit Leadership Academy 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 Leadership Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
745 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Detroit Leadership Academy 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 80-84% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#851 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
48%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%
# Black Students
722 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
97%
18%
# White Students
5 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
1%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
54
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
54
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
50
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
58
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
52
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
56
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
58
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
44
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
36
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
77
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
43
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
79
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
84
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,486 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,141 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,486
$18,267
Spending / Student
$12,141
$17,461
Best Detroit Leadership Academy School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Detroit Leadership High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5845 Auburn St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 769-2015
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 769-2015
Grades: 7-12
| 283 students
Rank: #22.
Detroit Leadership K8
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13550 Virgil
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 242-1500
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 242-1500
Grades: PK-8
| 462 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Detroit Leadership Academy School District?
Detroit Leadership Academy School District manages 2 public schools serving 745 students.
What is the rank of Detroit Leadership Academy School District?
Detroit Leadership Academy School District is ranked #847 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 Leadership Academy School District?
97% of Detroit Leadership Academy School District students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Detroit Leadership Academy School District?
Detroit Leadership Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Detroit Leadership Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,141 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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