Detroit Leadership Academy High School

Summary:

Detroit Leadership Academy High School is a public charter high school serving grades 7-12 in Detroit, Michigan, with a student population of 289 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school's student body is predominantly African American, making up 93.77% of the population, and the school serves a community facing significant socioeconomic challenges.

Despite the school's high per-student spending, ranging from $9,625 to $17,856 over the past four years, Detroit Leadership Academy High School consistently ranks in the bottom tier of Michigan high schools, with only 12.2% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in M-Step/Science and 13.5% proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, compared to state averages of 39% and 52.2%, respectively. The school has also struggled with high dropout rates, ranging from 5.4% to 12.8% over the past five years, and high levels of chronic absenteeism, reaching as high as 76.8% in the 2021-2022 school year. While the school's four-year graduation rate has remained relatively stable, ranging from 76.8% to 83.5% over the past five years, it is still significantly lower than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Fordson High School, which has a higher graduation rate (90.6%), lower dropout rate (3.8%), and better academic performance, with 33.8% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, the challenges faced by Detroit Leadership Academy High School become even more apparent. This highlights the racial and socioeconomic disparities within the Detroit metropolitan area and the need for targeted interventions and support services to address the unique needs of the school's student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter 7-12

5845 Auburn St
Detroit, MI 48228-3905

(313) 769-2015

District: Detroit Leadership Academy

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,856

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 264

Racial breakdown:

African American:

94.7%

American Indian:

1.5%

Two or more races:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.6%

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Performance Trends

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

Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.6. (See more...)

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

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.23. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Detroit Leadership Academy 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 (94.7%), American Indian (1.5%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Detroit Leadership Academy High School is 16.7. (See more...)

Compare Detroit Leadership Academy High School employs 15.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Detroit Leadership Academy High School is $17,856.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Detroit Leadership Academy High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Detroit Leadership Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Leadership Academy 583^rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Detroit Leadership Academy High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Detroit Leadership Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	6.98	885^th	919	3.7%
2016	8.02	827^th	894	7.5%
2017	5.18	808^th	821	1.6%
2018	7.60	823^rd	838	1.8%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Detroit Leadership Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	9.35	781^st	815	4.2%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Detroit Leadership Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	8.35	746^th	794	6.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Detroit Leadership Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	5.99	789^th	797	1.0%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Detroit Leadership Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	21.29	314^th	366	14.2%

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

Rank History for Detroit Leadership Academy High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Detroit Leadership Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2016	6.54	766^th	852	10.1%
2017	7.37	696^th	835	16.6%
2018	4.06	794^th	824	3.6%
2023	5.23	708^th	735	3.7%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Detroit Leadership Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	4.17	724^th	755	4.1%
2023	4.87	601^st	614	2.1%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Detroit Leadership Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	3.03	688^th	710	3.1%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Detroit Leadership Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	2.36	700^th	707	1.0%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Detroit Leadership Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	9.42	242^nd	254	4.7%
2023	20.93	145^th	170	14.7%

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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

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Enrollment information for Detroit Leadership Academy High School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	4	200	3	0	0	0	207
2015	11	200	6	0	0	1	218
2016	8	260	2	0	0	0	270
2017	8	335	3	0	0	2	348
2018	13	382	4	0	0	2	401
2019	16	417	7	0	0	2	442
2020	6	275	7	0	0	2	290
2021	6	294	6	0	0	2	308
2022	3	268	6	0	0	6	283
2023	9	271	4	0	0	5	289
2024	2	250	3	4	1	4	264

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 Leadership Academy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	207	9.0	23.0	94.7
2015	218	8.0	27.2	98.6
2016	270	15.0	18.0	98.5
2017	348	13.0	26.7	99.1
2018	401	16.0	25.0	100
2019	442	12.5	35.3	98.6
2020	290	16.8	17.2	93.8
2021	308	16.0	19.2	100
2022	283	15.8	17.9	98.2
2023	289	16.0	18.0	96.2
2024	264	15.7	16.7	99.6

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 Leadership Academy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	207	9.0	23.0	94.7
2015	218	8.0	27.2	98.6
2016	270	15.0	18.0	98.5
2017	348	13.0	26.7	99.1
2018	401	16.0	25.0	100
2019	442	12.5	35.3	98.6
2020	290	16.8	17.2	93.8
2021	308	16.0	19.2	100
2022	283	15.8	17.9	98.2
2023	289	16.0	18.0	96.2
2024	264	15.7	16.7	99.6

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 Leadership Academy High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$108 (2.3%)	$4,488 (97.7%)	$4,596
2020	$137 (1.2%)	$11,509 (98.8%)	$11,647
2021	$257 (1.9%)	$13,052 (98.1%)	$13,309
2022	$515 (5.4%)	$9,110 (94.6%)	$9,625
2023	$853 (4.8%)	$17,003 (95.2%)	$17,856

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Detroit Leadership Academy 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	442	289	34.6%
African American	417	271	35%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	4	42.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	16	9	43.8%
Two or More Races	2	5	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.6%	96.2%	2.4%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (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	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Detroit Leadership Academy High School	Public, Charter	7-12	5845 Auburn St	Detroit	48228	Wayne County	Detroit Leadership Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 769-2015	264	16	16.7	99.6%	2 (0.8%)	250 (94.7%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)								(n/a)				7.6	$17,856	$853	$17,003
Henry Ford Early CollegeAdvanced Manufacturing	Public	9-12	5101 Evergreen Rd	Dearborn	48128	Wayne County	Dearborn City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 317-1584	420	6	71.5	77.1%	392 (93.3%)	10 (2.4%)	9 (2.1%)	9 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77.4	133^rd of 743 public high schools	82.1%		83.2	95^th of 735 public high schools	87.1%	38	61.3	41.3	43.9	50.0	$12,587	$1,558	$11,029
Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy	Public	9-12	5101 Evergreen Rd	Dearborn	48128	Wayne County	Dearborn City School District	No	No	No	No	(313) 317-1588	18	3	6.9	83.3%	17 (94.4%)	1 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$21,678	$1,680	$19,999
Henry Ford Early College	Public	9-12	5101 Evergreen Rd	Dearborn	48128	Wayne County	Dearborn City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 317-1584	222	10	23.2	67.1%	198 (89.2%)	7 (3.2%)	4 (1.8%)	11 (5.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	93.8	36^th of 743 public high schools	95.2%		90	49^th of 735 public high schools	93.3%	13	78.7	55.3	72.3	53.2	$24,337	$1,899	$22,439
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	57	9	6.2	94.7%	24 (42.1%)	25 (43.9%)	2 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.0%)								(n/a)					$35,534	$16,400	$19,134
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	104	2	47.2	84.6%	92 (88.5%)	5 (4.8%)	4 (3.8%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	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
Henry Ford Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	20900 Oakwood Blvd	Dearborn	48124	Wayne County	Henry Ford Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 982-6193	492	44	11.2	68.9%	138 (28.0%)	231 (47.0%)	112 (22.8%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)	34.6	472^nd of 743 public high schools	36.5%		31.5	505^th of 735 public high schools	31.3%	33	42.3	12.5	31.7	31.7	$13,537	$2,178	$11,359
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	520	32	16.1	85.6%	10 (1.9%)	498 (95.8%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	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
Dearborn High School	Public	9-12	19501 Outer Dr	Dearborn	48124	Wayne County	Dearborn City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 827-1600	1,882	91	20.6	66.2%	1,747 (92.8%)	68 (3.6%)	37 (2.0%)	23 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	54.9	304^th of 743 public high schools	59.1%		40	429^th of 735 public high schools	41.6%	125	54.9	23.3	32.7	44.8	$15,703	$2,326	$13,377
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	85	0		100.0%	0 (0.0%)	85 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$00	$00	$00

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How many students attend Detroit Leadership Academy High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 264 students attended Detroit Leadership Academy High School.

What is the racial makeup of Detroit Leadership Academy High School?

Students at Detroit Leadership Academy High School are 95% African American, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

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