Central High School vs Northwestern High School
Northwestern High School has a higher overall rating of 7.0/10 compared to 6.2/10. In math proficiency, Northwestern High School leads at 12.0%.
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.
Central High School
Detroit, MI
6.2/10
High School9th – 12th
392 students
Northwestern High School
Detroit, MI
7.0/10
High School9th – 12th
291 students
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| Metric | Central High School | Northwestern High School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.2 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.3 | 2.9 |
| Growth Score | 10.0 | 9.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 90.3% | 88.3% |
| Environment Score | 3.7 | 9.9 |
| State Rank | #1,651 of 3,198 | #982 of 3,198 |
| State Percentile | 48th | 69th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Central High School | Northwestern High School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 5.0% | 12.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 15.0% | 17.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Central High School | Northwestern High School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 392 | 291 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15.7:1 | 12.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 90.3% | 88.3% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 55–59% | 55–59% |
| District | Detroit Public Schools Community District | Detroit Public Schools Community District |
| City | Detroit | Detroit |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Detroit (48206) | Detroit (48208) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $43,702 | $29,742 |
| Median Home Value | $102,300 | $186,700 |
| Median Rent | $923 | $842 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 23.6% | 26.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 26.6% | 34.3% |
| Avg Commute | 27 min | 23 min |