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 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  289

Racial breakdown:

African American:
93.8%
White:
3.1%
Two or more races:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.2% Help


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Compare Details Detroit Leadership Academy High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details Detroit Leadership Academy High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.23. (See more...)
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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.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (93.8%), White (3.1%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Detroit Leadership Academy High School is 18. (See more...)
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Compare Detroit Leadership Academy High School employs 16 full-time teachers.
Finance
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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 583rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2015 6.98 885th 919 3.7%
2016 8.02 827th 894 7.5%
2017 5.18 808th 821 1.6%
2018 7.60 823rd 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 781st 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 746th 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 789th 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 314th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2016 6.54 766th 852 10.1%
2017 7.37 696th 835 16.6%
2018 4.06 794th 824 3.6%
2023 5.23 708th 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 724th 755 4.1%
2023 4.87 601st 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 688th 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 700th 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 242nd 254 4.7%
2023 20.93 145th 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.

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Enrollment information for Detroit Leadership Academy High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 4 200 0 3 0 0 0 0 207
2015 11 200 0 6 0 0 1 0 218
2016 8 260 0 2 0 0 0 0 270
2017 8 335 0 3 0 0 2 0 348
2018 13 382 0 4 0 0 2 0 401
2019 16 417 0 7 0 0 2 0 442
2020 6 275 0 7 0 0 2 0 290
2021 6 294 0 6 0 0 2 0 308
2022 3 268 0 6 0 0 6 0 283
2023 9 271 0 4 0 0 5 0 289

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

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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

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

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Detroit Leadership Academy High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 Students442289
 34.6%
African American417271
 35%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic74
 42.9%
Pacific Islander00
White169
 43.8%
Two or More Races25
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.6%96.2%
 2.4%


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Students at Detroit Leadership Academy High School are 94% African American, 3% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 289 students attended Detroit Leadership Academy High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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