High Schools in Da Vinci Schools

The Da Vinci Schools 612 is the sole high school located within the Da Vinci Schools district in Michigan. This school serves students in grades 9-12 and faces significant challenges, including declining academic performance, high rates of chronic absenteeism and dropout, and a student population facing substantial socioeconomic disadvantages.

Academically, Da Vinci Schools 612 has seen a concerning decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 181 out of 666 Michigan high schools in 2018-2019 to 499 out of 743 in 2023-2024. The school's proficiency rates across various subject areas and grade levels are significantly lower than the state averages, with only 10.34% of 6th-grade students proficient in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 37.5%. This academic struggle is compounded by the school's extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 80.5% and a low four-year graduation rate of just 40.5%.

The challenges faced by Da Vinci Schools 612 are further exacerbated by the socioeconomic factors of its student population. With 85.64% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a community with significant economic disadvantages. This, coupled with the school's per-student spending of $11,537 and a student-teacher ratio of 19:1, suggests that the available resources may not be effectively addressing the unique needs of the students. Addressing these complex issues will require a comprehensive approach to support the academic, social, and economic well-being of the Da Vinci Schools 612 community.