For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 547 students in Detroit Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Schools in Detroit Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
547 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Detroit Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-74% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#866 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.01
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
100%
18%
% White
n/a
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,464 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,216 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,464
$18,510
Spending / Student
$12,216
$17,693
Best Detroit Community Schools School District Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Detroit Community Schools High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12675 Burt Rd
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 537-3570
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 537-3570
Grades: 9-12
| 249 students
Rank: #22.
Detroit Community Schools Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12675 Burt Rd
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 537-3570
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 537-3570
Grades: PK-8
| 298 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Detroit Community Schools School District?
Detroit Community Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 547 students.
What is the rank of Detroit Community Schools School District?
Detroit Community Schools School District is ranked #825 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Detroit Community Schools School District?
100% of Detroit Community Schools School District students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Detroit Community Schools School District?
Detroit Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Detroit Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,216 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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