For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 540 students in 48208, MI.
The top ranked public charter schools in 48208, MI are Covenant High School Central and George Crockett Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 48208 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 48208, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 48208, MI Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Covenant High School Central
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2959 Martin Luther King Jr Blv
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 899-6900
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 899-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
George Crockett Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4851 14th St
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 896-6078
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 896-6078
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
48208, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2750 Selden
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 895-3000
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 895-3000
Gr: 5-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Catherine Ferguson Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2750 Selden St
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-4766
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-4766
Gr: 7-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2200 West Grand
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 899-7370
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 899-7370
Gr: 9-10 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
2001 W Warren Ave
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 852-9677
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 852-9677
Gr: 6-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
6050 Linwood St
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-3502
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-3502
Gr: K-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
2001 W. Warren Avenue
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-3555
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-3555
Gr: 9-12 | 1,108 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Northwestern South Wing High School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2200 W. Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-0700
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-0700
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Pelham Magnet Middle School (Closed 2007)
Magnet School
2001 Mlk Jr Blvd
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-3780
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-3780
Gr: 6-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
2001 Mlk Jr Blvd
Detroit, MI 48208
Detroit, MI 48208
Gr: 5-8 | 730 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Wingert Trainable Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1851 W. Grand Boulevard
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-0776
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-0776
Gr: Inquire with school | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2900 Wreford Street
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-0050
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-0050
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 48208, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in 48208, MI include Covenant High School Central and George Crockett Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 48208?
2 public charter schools are located in 48208.
What is the racial composition of students in 48208?
48208 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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