Detroit Community Schools School District
School District · Detroit, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,197
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,197
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Evaluating Detroit Community Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Detroit Community Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Detroit Community Schools High School
Detroit · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Detroit Community Schools Elementary
Detroit · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#281 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,197
$2,386 vs Michigan median
District size
547 students
Smaller than Michigan median
Top-Rated Schools in Detroit Community Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit Community Schools High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Detroit Community Schools Elementary | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Detroit Community Schools
Detroit Community Schools is a Detroit, Michigan school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 547 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. The district invests $12,197 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Detroit Community Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Detroit Community Schools High School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Detroit Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 10.4% and ELA proficiency of 15.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Detroit Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Detroit Community Schools with test data.
Schools in Detroit Community Schools
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Detroit
- Total Enrollment
- 547
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Detroit Community Schools?
Detroit Community Schools has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Detroit Community Schools?
The average composite rating for Detroit Community Schools is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Detroit Community Schools?
Detroit Community Schools spends $12,197 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Detroit Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Detroit Community Schools is 15.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Detroit Community Schools?
Detroit Community Schools High School is the highest-rated school in Detroit Community Schools with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Detroit Community Schools?
Across schools in Detroit Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 10.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 15.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 10.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 15.4%
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Compare Detroit Community Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Detroit Public Schools Community District (106)
- Grand Rapids Public Schools (51)
- Utica Community Schools (38)
- Dearborn City School District (37)
- Ann Arbor Public Schools (32)
- Kalamazoo Public Schools (31)
- Lansing Public School District (26)
- Livonia Public Schools School District (26)
- Michigan Department of Corrections (25)
- Plymouth-canton Community Schools (25)
- Warren Consolidated Schools (23)
- Rochester Community School District (22)
- Troy School District (21)
- Chippewa Valley Schools (20)
- Walled Lake Consolidated Schools (20)
- L'anse Creuse Public Schools (19)
- Forest Hills Public Schools (18)
- Waterford School District (17)
- Wayne-westland Community School District (16)
- Farmington Public School District (16)
- Huron Valley Schools (16)
- Kentwood Public Schools (16)
- Port Huron Area School District (16)
- Saginaw School District of the City of (16)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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