Detroit Community Schools High School

Public, Charter 9-12

12675 Burt Rd
Detroit, MI 48223-3314

(313) 537-3570

District: Detroit Community Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,270

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 266

Racial breakdown:

African American:

99.6%

White:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Detroit Community Schools High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.52. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Detroit Community Schools High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (99.6%), White (0.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 97% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Detroit Community Schools High School is 14.9. (See more...)

Compare Detroit Community Schools High School employs 17.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Detroit Community Schools High School is $25,270.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Detroit Community Schools High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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Rank History for Detroit Community Schools High School

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Rank History for all students at Detroit Community Schools High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	14.13	613^th	705	13.0%
2007	17.80	624^th	767	18.6%
2008	5.80	704^th	750	6.1%
2009	5.70	717^th	754	4.9%
2010	7.42	707^th	765	7.6%
2011	4.83	753^rd	784	4.0%
2012	9.03	711^th	773	8.0%
2013	12.55	688^th	805	14.5%
2014	6.06	767^th	799	4.0%
2015	14.19	711^th	832	14.5%
2016	4.59	794^th	852	6.8%
2017	20.84	572^nd	835	31.5%
2018	30.88	548^th	824	33.5%
2019	31.52	463^rd	666	30.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Detroit Community Schools High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	35.52	482^nd	755	36.2%
2019	44.90	303^rd	532	43.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Detroit Community Schools High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	27.33	507^th	710	28.6%
2019	26.42	423^rd	554	23.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Detroit Community Schools High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	30.88	490^th	707	30.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Detroit Community Schools High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	41.77	119^th	254	53.1%
2019	52.01	64^th	147	56.5%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Review counts

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by a parent
Thursday, June 28, 2012

I rate the school as poor because of the lack of care for the children, this school is in a high risk area in the city of Detroit, which means the children need all the help they can get and need's the leadership over the school to care but they do not this school has a zero tolerance policy which means they can kick student out as they see fit with no one to over ride this which means that if your student makes one mistake at this school they will be kick out!! even if your child has never been in trouble before,trying to appeal to the board's and Saginaw Valley who holds the Charter for this school is also a waste of time because they will say nothing. So now you have a failing school with one of the lowest rank's in the state of michigan getting funding for students they kick out a will, which is not fair to DPS school who have to take this student and are getting in funding for and force to close their doors and over crowd there class rooms. DCH High School needs new leadership form the Top on Down with people who care about the community and the children and people who live here. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Detroit Community Schools High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	6	114	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	123
1999	7	195	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	204
2000	9	260	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	270
2001	9	318	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	327
2002	3	306	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	311
2003	3	306	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	311
2004	0	328	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	330
2005	0	386	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	387
2006	1	481	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	482
2007	1	576	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	579
2008	6	587	2	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	596
2009	4	595	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	602
2010	3	615	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	5	624
2011	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	667	667
2012	2	555	0	2	0	0	0	0	559
2013	1	490	0	1	0	0	0	0	492
2014	0	428	0	1	0	0	0	0	429
2015	0	402	2	2	0	0	1	0	407
2016	0	366	2	1	0	0	1	0	370
2017	0	359	2	1	0	0	0	0	362
2018	0	320	2	3	0	0	2	0	327
2019	0	277	0	0	0	0	2	0	279
2020	0	318	0	2	0	0	1	0	321
2021	0	292	0	0	0	0	0	0	292
2022	0	269	0	0	0	0	0	0	269
2023	1	265	0	0	0	0	0	0	266

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Detroit Community Schools High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	123	9.0	13.7	0
1999	204	17.0	12.0	0
2000	270	24.5	11.0	61.1
2001	327	23.0	14.2	66.4
2002	311	n/a	n/a	74.9
2003	311	n/a	n/a	74.9
2004	330	21.5	15.3	70.6
2005	387	21.7	17.8	69.3
2006	482	26.5	18.2	71.2
2007	579	27.4	21.1	75.8
2008	596	29.2	20.4	65.9
2009	602	30.6	19.7	81.7
2010	624	30.2	20.6	89.7
2011	667	n/a	n/a	n/a
2012	559	31.5	17.7	89.1
2013	492	27.0	18.2	91.5
2014	429	25.5	16.8	67.1
2015	407	26.0	15.6	99.3
2016	370	13.0	28.4	92.2
2017	362	13.9	26.0	91.4
2018	327	17.2	18.9	100
2019	279	13.8	20.1	100
2020	321	10.0	32.1	94.1
2021	292	10.0	29.2	100
2022	269	12.0	22.4	98.5
2023	266	17.7	14.9	97

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Detroit Community Schools High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	123	9.0	13.7	0
1999	204	17.0	12.0	0
2000	270	24.5	11.0	61.1
2001	327	23.0	14.2	66.4
2002	311	n/a	n/a	74.9
2003	311	n/a	n/a	74.9
2004	330	21.5	15.3	70.6
2005	387	21.7	17.8	69.3
2006	482	26.5	18.2	71.2
2007	579	27.4	21.1	75.8
2008	596	29.2	20.4	65.9
2009	602	30.6	19.7	81.7
2010	624	30.2	20.6	89.7
2011	667	n/a	n/a	n/a
2012	559	31.5	17.7	89.1
2013	492	27.0	18.2	91.5
2014	429	25.5	16.8	67.1
2015	407	26.0	15.6	99.3
2016	370	13.0	28.4	92.2
2017	362	13.9	26.0	91.4
2018	327	17.2	18.9	100
2019	279	13.8	20.1	100
2020	321	10.0	32.1	94.1
2021	292	10.0	29.2	100
2022	269	12.0	22.4	98.5
2023	266	17.7	14.9	97

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Detroit Community Schools High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,441 (11.5%)	$11,141 (88.5%)	$12,582
2020	$997 (10.9%)	$8,159 (89.1%)	$9,156
2021	$2,709 (24.1%)	$8,552 (75.9%)	$11,261
2022	$5,497 (34.4%)	$10,474 (65.6%)	$15,972
2023	$4,427 (17.5%)	$20,844 (82.5%)	$25,270

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Detroit Community Schools High School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	279	266	4.7%
African American	277	265	4.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	1
Two or More Races	2	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	97%	3%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)	M-Step Math (2024)	M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Detroit Community Schools High School	Public, Charter	9-12	12675 Burt Rd	Detroit	48223	Wayne County	Detroit Community Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 537-3570	266	18	14.9	97.0%	1 (0.4%)	265 (99.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										9.2	$25,270	$4,427	$20,844
WAY Academy Chicago Site	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	19321 W Chicago St	Detroit	48228	Wayne County	W-A-Y Academy	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(313) 444-9398	90	0	49.5	96.7%	1 (1.1%)	89 (98.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$00	$00	$00
Westfield Preparatory High School	Public, Charter	7-12	23750 Elmira	Redford	48239	Wayne County	Westfield Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 778-7990	828	47	17.5	84.5%	5 (0.6%)	751 (90.7%)	11 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (7.1%)	6.1	705^th of 743 public high schools	5.1%		14.8	631^st of 735 public high schools	14.1%	74	49.3	15.9	18.5		19.0	10.3	20.3	9.2	8.7	9.3	$21,322	$3,329	$17,993
Cody High School	Public	9-12	18445 Cathedral St	Detroit	48228	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-9200	466	34	13.5	87.6%	11 (2.4%)	446 (95.7%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	4.4	724^th of 743 public high schools	2.6%		2.8	729^th of 735 public high schools	0.8%	5			8.2					6.1		12.3	$23,940	$8,583	$15,357
SOAR Academic Institute	Public	6-12	26141 Schoolcraft	Redford	48239	Wayne County	South Redford School District	No	No	No	No	(313) 535-4000	164	7	24.5	68.3%	32 (19.5%)	114 (69.5%)	5 (3.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.7%)	5.2	713^th of 743 public high schools	4.0%		3.6	725^th of 735 public high schools	1.4%	12			11.8					13.2		4.4	$12,356	$973	$11,383
Clara B Ford Academy SDA	Public, Charter	5-12	20651 West Warren St	Dearborn Heights	48127	Wayne County	Clara B. Ford Academy (SDA)	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 436-0020	44	9	4.9	93.2%	24 (54.5%)	17 (38.6%)	2 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)								(n/a)											$35,534	$16,400	$19,134
Lee M Thurston High School	Public	9-12	26255 Schoolcraft	Redford	48239	Wayne County	South Redford School District	No	No	No	No	(313) 242-0600	883	51	17.4	62.3%	95 (10.8%)	708 (80.2%)	26 (2.9%)	5 (0.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (5.2%)	26.6	533^rd of 743 public high schools	28.3%		14.8	632^nd of 735 public high schools	14.0%	99			33.7	5.5				31.7		28.6	$17,496	$1,910	$15,586
Dearborn Magnet High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	22586 Ann Arbor Trl	Dearborn Heights	48127	Wayne County	Dearborn City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 827-4800	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	8.2	680^th of 743 public high schools	8.5%		7	687^th of 735 public high schools	6.5%	7								13.8		10.3	$37,277	$2,633	$34,644
Old Redford Academy High	Public, Charter	9-12	8001 W Outer Dr	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Old Redford Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 543-3080	381	11	34.6	85.8%	2 (0.5%)	375 (98.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)								(n/a)			8.3								$12,868	$5,010	$7,857
Breithaupt Career and Technical Center	Public	9-12	9300 Hubbell St	Detroit	48228	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	No	(313) 866-9550	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Detroit Community Schools High School

What is the racial makeup of Detroit Community Schools High School?

Students at Detroit Community Schools High School are 100% African American.

How many students attend Detroit Community Schools High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 266 students attended Detroit Community Schools High School.

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