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.
Thank you for your feedback!
Detail: