Detroit Community Schools High School vs Lee M Thurston High School
Detroit Community Schools High School and Lee M Thurston High School are very closely rated, both scoring around 6.6 out of 10. Lee M Thurston High School is significantly larger with 867 students, about 3.5× the size of Detroit Community Schools High School (249). In math proficiency, Detroit Community Schools High School leads at 34.5%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Detroit Community Schools High School
Detroit, MI
6.6/10
High School9th – 12thCharter
249 students
Lee M Thurston High School
Redford, MI
6.5/10
High School9th – 12th
867 students
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| Metric | Detroit Community Schools High School | Lee M Thurston High School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.6 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.2 | 4.0 |
| Growth Score | 9.6 | 7.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 93.6% | 70.2% |
| Environment Score | 7.2 | 5.5 |
| State Rank | #1,336 of 3,198 | #1,472 of 3,198 |
| State Percentile | 58th | 54th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Detroit Community Schools High School | Lee M Thurston High School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 34.5% | 14.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 15.0% | 40.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Detroit Community Schools High School | Lee M Thurston High School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 249 | 867 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.6:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 93.6% | 70.2% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 90–94% | 95%+ |
| District | Detroit Community Schools | South Redford School District |
| City | Detroit | Redford |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Detroit (48223) | Redford (48239) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $42,324 | $69,373 |
| Median Home Value | $87,700 | $145,900 |
| Median Rent | $1,013 | $1,355 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 18.9% | 22.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 23.9% | 12.9% |
| Avg Commute | 27 min | 27 min |