Best Public Schools in Zip Code 48220


Summary:

The 48220 zip code area is home to 8 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 3 high schools, and 3 alternative schools, serving a diverse student population with a significant African American representation. While some schools, like Ferndale High School, have relatively high graduation rates, the academic performance across the schools is generally low, with most students performing significantly below state averages in standardized tests.

The data reveals stark differences in academic achievement, with University High School and Tri County Educational Center struggling the most, exhibiting extremely low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and alarmingly low graduation rates. In contrast, Ferndale High School stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate, though its test scores are still significantly below state averages.

The data also suggests that the schools with higher percentages of African American and low-income students, such as the alternative schools, tend to have fewer resources and poorer academic outcomes, highlighting the need to address systemic inequities and ensure equitable access to quality education for all students in the Ferndale Public Schools and Hazel Park School District of the City of.








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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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