The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 82%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (09-10)
1,194 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
62 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)6-9%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)25-29%
82%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
5%
Black
(09-10)100%
20%
White
(09-10)n/a
70%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Graduation Rate
(10-11)≤10%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
70%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cooley High School?
The graduation rate of Cooley High School is 10%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Cooley High School?
1,194 students attend Cooley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Cooley High School students are Black.
What grades does Cooley High School offer ?
Cooley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cooley High School part of?
Cooley High School is part of Detroit ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Community School District.
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