For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,370 students in the neighborhood of Central Southwest, Detroit, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Central Southwest are Cesar Chavez High School and Academy Of The Americas High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central Southwest, Detroit, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 48% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Central Southwest, Detroit, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cesar Chavez High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in the neighborhood of Central Southwest, Detroit, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cesar Chavez High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1761 Waterman St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 551-0611
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 551-0611
Grades: 9-12
| 693 students
Rank: #22.
Academy Of The Americas High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5680 Konkel St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 335-1310
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 335-1310
Grades: 4-12
| 813 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Central Southwest, Detroit, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Central Southwest, Detroit, MI include Cesar Chavez High School and Academy Of The Americas High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Southwest, Detroit?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Southwest, Detroit.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Southwest, Detroit?
the neighborhood of Central Southwest, Detroit public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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