Detroit High School

Summary:

Detroit High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Detroit, Texas, with a total enrollment of 137 students. The school is part of the Chisum Independent School District, which is ranked 709 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Detroit High School has some notable strengths, such as high graduation rates (92.3% in 2022-2023) and low dropout rates (0.0% to 0.7% over the past few years), which are better than the state averages. However, the school's academic performance on standardized tests is generally lower than the state averages, with some exceptions like U.S. History, where 63.04% of students were proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 69.1%. The school also has a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (62.04% in 2022-2023) and a lower student-teacher ratio of 7.5 compared to nearby schools.

When compared to the nearby schools, such as Travis H S Of Choice, Rivercrest High School, and Paris High School, Detroit High School generally performs worse on standardized tests and has a lower overall school ranking. However, the school's high graduation rates and low dropout rates are notable strengths. The school's declining statewide ranking and the performance gaps between different student subgroups suggest that Detroit High School may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 Hwy 410 N
       Detroit, TX  75436-9506


(903) 674-2646

District: Detroit Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1250th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,042 Help


Feeder schools for Detroit High School:

Elementary:    Detroit Elementary
Middle:    Detroit J H

Student/teacher ratio:  7.5 Help
Number of students:  137

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.0%
Hispanic:
11.7%
African American:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Detroit High School ranks worse than 62.9% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.35. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Detroit High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81%), Hispanic (11.7%), African American (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Detroit High School is 7.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Detroit High School is $18,042.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Detroit High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Detroit High School 1250th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Detroit High School in the ranking list.)

Detroit Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Independent School District (Isd) 709th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Detroit High School

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Rank History for all students at Detroit High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 45.33 988th 1427 30.8%
2005 61.59 597th 1429 58.2%
2006 61.99 616th 1430 56.9%
2007 56.61 788th 1497 47.4%
2008 51.11 911th 1510 39.7%
2009 49.10 1000th 1539 35.0%
2010 62.19 671st 1568 57.2%
2011 58.93 833rd 1672 50.2%
2012 44.15 985th 1603 38.6%
2013 51.40 837th 1652 49.3%
2014 43.84 1087th 1734 37.3%
2015 66.36 523rd 1743 70.0%
2016 45.45 1068th 1762 39.4%
2017 29.57 1261st 1777 29.0%
2018 35.82 1149th 1797 36.1%
2019 27.90 1383rd 1857 25.5%
2021 64.79 532nd 1861 71.4%
2022 50.48 867th 1876 53.8%
2023 42.56 1122nd 1961 42.8%
2024 37.35 1250th 1987 37.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Detroit High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.59 1085th 1347 19.5%
2019 20.97 1220th 1357 10.1%
2021 97.03 35th 1382 97.5%
2022 44.09 667th 1418 53.0%
2023 12.01 1444th 1478 2.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Detroit High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.89 1067th 1794 40.5%
2019 36.95 1198th 1818 34.1%
2021 76.83 200th 1848 89.2%
2022 51.44 730th 1847 60.5%
2023 44.87 953rd 1897 49.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Detroit High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.70 886th 1781 50.3%
2019 37.45 1208th 1798 32.8%
2021 66.70 482nd 1815 73.4%
2022 33.46 1245th 1841 32.4%
2023 52.09 856th 1891 54.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Detroit High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.82 48th 1137 95.8%
2019 69.98 302nd 1145 73.6%
2021 72.70 287th 1177 75.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Detroit High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.18 1483rd 1784 16.9%
2019 16.78 1658th 1810 8.4%
2021 66.51 357th 1829 80.5%
2022 31.76 1257th 1837 31.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Detroit High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.45 1445th 1803 19.9%
2019 20.84 1520th 1824 16.7%
2021 54.01 738th 1840 59.9%
2022 67.58 406th 1853 78.1%
2023 27.57 1390th 1913 27.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Detroit High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.69 632nd 1024 38.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Detroit High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 84.13 127th 1762 92.8%
2023 84.98 116th 1820 93.6%
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Rank History for White students at Detroit High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.46 1287th 1539 16.4%
2019 13.10 1393rd 1526 8.7%
2021 44.76 851st 1510 43.6%
2022 23.85 1245th 1525 18.4%
2023 20.05 1322nd 1576 16.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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 High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 131 36 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 167
1990 140 31 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 176
1991 127 31 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 159
1992 135 26 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 162
1993 144 27 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 176
1994 149 26 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 181
1995 95 19 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 114
1996 95 19 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 114
1997 98 18 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 116
1998 101 24 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 128
1999 97 20 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 119
2000 105 20 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 128
2001 107 19 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 128
2002 109 13 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 127
2003 109 13 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 127
2004 106 14 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 127
2005 116 12 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 135
2006 136 7 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 147
2007 150 16 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 168
2008 141 22 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2009 134 23 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 159
2010 123 26 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 154
2011 110 17 0 4 1 0 2 0 134
2012 115 10 0 3 3 0 2 0 133
2013 123 11 0 3 1 0 3 0 141
2014 112 9 0 4 2 0 3 0 130
2015 115 10 0 4 1 0 5 0 135
2016 120 14 0 5 1 0 8 0 148
2017 121 14 0 4 1 0 7 0 147
2018 126 12 0 7 0 0 5 0 150
2019 140 14 0 7 2 0 5 0 168
2020 129 13 0 8 2 0 3 0 155
2021 108 10 0 7 2 0 3 0 130
2022 112 10 0 11 0 0 4 0 137
2023 111 5 0 16 3 0 2 0 137

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 Detroit High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 167 n/a n/a n/a
1990 176 13.0 13.5 n/a
1991 159 13.1 12.1 n/a
1992 162 15.8 10.2 34
1993 176 16.0 11.0 48.9
1994 181 16.2 11.2 38.1
1995 114 11.1 10.3 39.5
1996 114 11.1 10.3 39.5
1997 116 14.0 8.3 30.2
1998 128 13.7 9.3 33.6
1999 119 13.1 9.1 39.5
2000 128 12.0 10.7 46.1
2001 128 12.7 10.1 32.8
2002 127 11.6 10.9 34.6
2003 127 11.6 10.9 34.6
2004 127 12.2 10.4 41.7
2005 135 13.1 10.3 39.3
2006 147 13.7 10.7 47.6
2007 168 16.7 10.1 44.6
2008 166 17.3 9.6 44.6
2009 159 17.0 9.3 43.4
2010 154 16.3 9.4 48.1
2011 134 16.6 8.0 53
2012 133 16.8 7.9 56.4
2013 141 15.8 8.9 57.4
2014 130 16.7 7.7 52.3
2015 135 14.0 9.6 49.6
2016 148 18.0 8.2 50
2017 147 16.6 8.8 44.9
2018 150 18.0 8.3 52.7
2019 168 18.7 8.9 49.4
2020 155 17.0 9.1 55.5
2021 130 17.2 7.5 65.4
2022 137 20.0 6.8 60.6
2023 137 18.0 7.5 62

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 167 n/a n/a n/a
1990 176 13.0 13.5 n/a
1991 159 13.1 12.1 n/a
1992 162 15.8 10.2 34
1993 176 16.0 11.0 48.9
1994 181 16.2 11.2 38.1
1995 114 11.1 10.3 39.5
1996 114 11.1 10.3 39.5
1997 116 14.0 8.3 30.2
1998 128 13.7 9.3 33.6
1999 119 13.1 9.1 39.5
2000 128 12.0 10.7 46.1
2001 128 12.7 10.1 32.8
2002 127 11.6 10.9 34.6
2003 127 11.6 10.9 34.6
2004 127 12.2 10.4 41.7
2005 135 13.1 10.3 39.3
2006 147 13.7 10.7 47.6
2007 168 16.7 10.1 44.6
2008 166 17.3 9.6 44.6
2009 159 17.0 9.3 43.4
2010 154 16.3 9.4 48.1
2011 134 16.6 8.0 53
2012 133 16.8 7.9 56.4
2013 141 15.8 8.9 57.4
2014 130 16.7 7.7 52.3
2015 135 14.0 9.6 49.6
2016 148 18.0 8.2 50
2017 147 16.6 8.8 44.9
2018 150 18.0 8.3 52.7
2019 168 18.7 8.9 49.4
2020 155 17.0 9.1 55.5
2021 130 17.2 7.5 65.4
2022 137 20.0 6.8 60.6
2023 137 18.0 7.5 62

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 High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,165 (8.7%) $12,293 (91.3%) $13,458
2020 $1,394 (9.0%) $14,028 (91.0%) $15,422
2021 $1,501 (8.3%) $16,541 (91.7%) $18,042

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Detroit High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1383rd of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1122nd of 1961 High schools
 17.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Detroit High School)4924
 25%
   End of Course Algebra I (Detroit Independent School District (Isd))4924
 25%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Detroit High School)4450
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Detroit Independent School District (Isd))4450
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Detroit High School)3953
 14%
   End of Course English I Reading (Detroit Independent School District (Isd))3953
 14%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Detroit High School)2856
 28%
   End of Course English II Reading (Detroit Independent School District (Isd))2856
 28%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Detroit High School)5989
 30%
   End of Course U.S. History (Detroit Independent School District (Isd))5989
 30%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students168137
 18.5%
African American145
 64.3%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic716
 128.6%
Pacific Islander00
White140111
 20.7%
Two or More Races52
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.4%62%
 12.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Detroit High School

Students at Detroit High School are 81% White, 12% Hispanic, 4% African American, 2% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

Detroit High School ranks 1250th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 137 students attended Detroit High School.

Detroit High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Detroit Elementary
Middle : Detroit J H


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

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