Best Downtown Detroit Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 257 students in the neighborhood of Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI.
The top ranked public high school in Downtown Detroit is Way Michigan. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 25%, which is less than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Way Michigan, with 20-29% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 34% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Way Michigan
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
407 E Fort St, Ste 201
Detroit, MI 48226
(734) 494-2106
Grades: 6-12
| 183 students
Rank: n/an/a
Capstonewayne Co Juvenile Detention Fac
Charter School
1326 St Antoine
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 831-3510
Grades: 4-12
| 74 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI include Way Michigan.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI?
the neighborhood of Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).

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