Detroit School Of Arts vs. Cass Technical High School
Should I attend Detroit School Of Arts or Cass Technical 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 School Of Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Cass Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 419 students in grades 9-12, Detroit School Of Arts 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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 2,405 students in grades 9-12, Cass Technical High School ranks in the top 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 27% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
419 students
2,405 students
% Male | % Female
29% | 71%
35% | 65%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
101 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2665 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1136 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
62%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
102
587
Grade 10 Students
94
637
Grade 11 Students
126
606
Grade 12 Students
97
575
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
9%
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
95%
76%
% White
1%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
