Detroit Leadership High School vs. Denby High School
Should I attend Detroit Leadership High School or Denby High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Detroit Leadership High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Denby High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 283 students in grades 7-12, Detroit Leadership High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 576 students in grades 9-12, Denby High 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 is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
283 students
576 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2734 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#758 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
<50%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
77
135
Grade 10 Students
43
181
Grade 11 Students
79
128
Grade 12 Students
84
132
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
n/a
% Black
95%
100%
% White
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.10
0.00
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
89%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
