Summary:
The 48202 zip code of Detroit, Michigan is home to 10 schools serving students from elementary through high school, operated by various districts including the University Preparatory Art & Design, University Preparatory Academy (PSAD), University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD), and the Detroit Public Schools Community District.
While the majority of schools in this area face significant challenges, a few stand out as relatively higher-performing. The University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School has the highest 4-year graduation rate at 95.0% and the lowest dropout rate at 4.2%. Similarly, the Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men has the lowest dropout rate at 0.0% and the second-highest 4-year graduation rate at 90.9%, as well as the highest proficiency rates in M-Step Science and Social Studies among the high schools.
However, the majority of schools in the 48202 zip code struggle with low academic proficiency, high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 25.4% to 67.8%, and a student population that is predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged, with free and reduced-price lunch rates between 68.42% and 87.23%. Addressing these systemic challenges, including the root causes of chronic absenteeism and ensuring equitable access to high-quality education, will be crucial in driving meaningful progress and improving educational outcomes for the students in this community.
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