Mumford High School

Summary:

Mumford High School is a public magnet high school located in Detroit, Michigan, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 889. The school is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, which is ranked 563 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Mumford High School has a predominantly African American student population, with over 98% of students identifying as such in recent years.

Mumford High School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Michigan high schools, with only 5.4% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in M-Step/Science, compared to 14% for the district and 37.5% for the state. The school has also experienced extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 90.4% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than nearby schools like Renaissance High School (35.4%) and Oak Park High School (79.1%). Additionally, Mumford High School has struggled with low graduation rates, with a 4-year graduation rate of only 64.5% in 2022-2023, and high dropout rates, reaching 28.4% in the same year.

The data suggests that Mumford High School is facing significant challenges, with a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (86.16% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) and underperformance compared to nearby schools. Targeted interventions and support, as well as potential collaboration with higher-performing schools in the area, could be crucial in driving improvements at Mumford High School and better serving the Detroit community.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

17525 Wyoming St
Detroit, MI 48221-2414

(313) 416-7064

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
735^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,293

Feeder schools for Mumford High School:

Elementary:	Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology
	Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle School
	Palmer Park Preparatory Academy
	Pasteur Elementary School
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	Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy
	Schulze Academy for Technology and Arts
	Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
	Vernor Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.3

Number of students: 852

Racial breakdown:

African American:

98.0%

Hispanic:

0.9%

Two or more races:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mumford High School ranks worse than 98.9% of high schools in Michigan. It also ranks 13^th among 15 ranked high schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.55. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mumford 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 (98%), Hispanic (0.9%), two or more races (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 85.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mumford High School is 20.3. 20 high schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Mumford High School employs 41.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mumford High School is $20,293. 16 high schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mumford High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mumford High School 735^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Mumford High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Detroit Public Schools Community District:

SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Public Schools Community District 563^rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mumford High School

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Rank History for all students at Mumford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	1.73	663^rd	666	0.5%
2023	3.41	726^th	735	1.2%
2024	3.55	735^th	743	1.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mumford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	1.42	529^th	532	0.6%
2023	4.95	600^th	614	2.3%
2024	3.34	651^st	654	0.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Mumford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	1.10	553^rd	554	0.2%
2024	2.32	618^th	619	0.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Mumford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	0.64	541^st	543	0.4%
2023	3.44	603^rd	611	1.3%
2024	2.48	630^th	633	0.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Mumford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	9.05	141^st	147	4.1%
2023	13.31	160^th	170	5.9%
2024	11.92	181^st	188	3.7%

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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 Mumford High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	1	937	0	5	1	0	0	944
2019	2	1032	0	2	1	0	0	1037
2020	3	1024	1	3	1	0	0	1032
2021	1	893	0	3	0	0	2	899
2022	0	934	0	4	2	1	0	941
2023	0	878	0	7	2	2	0	889
2024	1	835	0	8	1	1	6	852

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 Mumford High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	944	50.0	18.8	77.6
2019	1037	53.0	19.5	84.3
2020	1032	51.0	20.2	87.3
2021	899	55.0	16.3	83.4
2022	941	50.0	18.8	84.5
2023	889	48.0	18.5	86.2
2024	852	41.8	20.3	85.4

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 Mumford High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	944	50.0	18.8	77.6
2019	1037	53.0	19.5	84.3
2020	1032	51.0	20.2	87.3
2021	899	55.0	16.3	83.4
2022	941	50.0	18.8	84.5
2023	889	48.0	18.5	86.2
2024	852	41.8	20.3	85.4

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 Mumford High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,096 (16.5%)	$10,599 (83.5%)	$12,696
2020	$2,043 (14.9%)	$11,639 (85.1%)	$13,682
2021	$1,868 (10.8%)	$15,406 (89.2%)	$17,273
2022	$6,130 (31.4%)	$13,407 (68.6%)	$19,537
2023	$6,923 (34.1%)	$13,369 (65.9%)	$20,292

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mumford High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 663^rd of 666 High schools	Ranks 726^th of 735 High schools	0.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Mumford High School)	9.5	6	3.5%
11th Grade Social Studies (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	17.7	15.4	2.3%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Mumford High School)	10.2	10.2
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	28.5	32.9	4.4%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1037	889	14.3%
African American	1032	878	14.9%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	7	250%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	2	0	100%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	84.3%	86.2%	1.9%

Schools Near Mumford High School

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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
Mumford High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	17525 Wyoming St	Detroit	48221	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 416-7064	852	42	20.3	85.4%	1 (0.1%)	835 (98.0%)	8 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.7%)	3.6	735^th of 743 public high schools	1.1%		3.4	726^th of 735 public high schools	1.2%	9	9.4		5.4	7.7	$20,293	$6,923	$13,369
LincolnKing Adams Young School Grove Campus	Public, Charter	9-12	13436 Grove St	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Lincoln-King Adams-Young Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 862-2352	505	20	25.2	94.1%	0 (0.0%)	500 (99.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3.3	736^th of 743 public high schools	0.9%		5.2	709^th of 735 public high schools	3.5%	27	7.3		3.5	8.8	$00	$00	$00
Randolph Career and Technical Center	Public	9-12	17101 Hubbell St	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	No	(313) 494-7100	11	10	1.1	72.7%	2 (18.2%)	9 (81.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Renaissance High School	Public	9-12	6565 W Outer Dr	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 416-4600	1,171	58	20.0	54.2%	4 (0.3%)	1,147 (98.0%)	6 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	12 (1.0%)	46.9	362^nd of 743 public high schools	51.3%		68.4	195^th of 735 public high schools	73.5%	167	75.8	28.4	17.1	26.5	$19,044	$5,949	$13,095
Jerry L White Center	Public	9-12	14804 W McNichols Rd	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	No	(313) 416-4200	126	21	6.0	62.7%	8 (6.3%)	100 (79.4%)	14 (11.1%)	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$56,881	$15,340	$41,541
Tri County Educational Center	Public	9-12	21131 Garden Ln	Ferndale	48220	Oakland County	Ferndale Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 586-8885	373	12	32.3	85.3%	21 (5.6%)	338 (90.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.9%)								(n/a)					$7,281	$1,130	$6,151
Jalen Rose Leadership Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	15000 Trojan St	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Jalen Rose Leadership Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 397-3333	421	13	31.6	99.8%	0 (0.0%)	420 (99.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8	684^th of 743 public high schools	7.9%					(n/a)	21.8		8.0	13.8	$13,535	$3,925	$9,611
Ferndale High School	Public	9-12	881 Pinecrest Dr	Ferndale	48220	Oakland County	Ferndale Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 548-8622	734	38	19.5	58.4%	195 (26.6%)	452 (61.6%)	24 (3.3%)	9 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (6.9%)	21.9	583^rd of 743 public high schools	21.5%		32.4	498^th of 735 public high schools	32.2%	85	33.9	14.9	22.9	21.8	$15,768	$1,208	$14,561
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	425	19	22.7	92.0%	2 (0.5%)	412 (96.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)								(n/a)	8.3				$12,868	$5,010	$7,857
Casa	Public	9-12	23561 Rosewood St	Oak Park	48237	Oakland County	Ferndale Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 691-8502	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Mumford High School

What schools feed into Mumford High School?

Mumford High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology
Elementary : Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle School
Elementary : Palmer Park Preparatory Academy
Elementary : Pasteur Elementary School
Elementary : Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy
Elementary : Schulze Academy for Technology and Arts
Elementary : Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Elementary : Vernor Elementary School

What district is Mumford High School in?

Detroit Public Schools Community District

Is Mumford High School a good school?

Mumford High School ranks in the bottom 1.1% of Michigan high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Mumford High School?

Students at Mumford High School are 98% African American.

How many students attend Mumford High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 852 students attended Mumford High School.

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