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#1330 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 42% in state

Cody High School

High School · Detroit Public Schools Community District · Detroit, MI

A Detroit Public Schools Community District high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

18445 CATHEDRAL ST, Detroit, MI 48228

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2021)
  • 57.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change+1.68 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2021
TrendImproving
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
College Readiness6.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate57%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$22,138
Chronic Absenteeism78.8%

Students at Cody High School score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 6-year record (2016–2021), then recovered 18 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021.

Show all 6 years by subject
2016
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2016-2021) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2016-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 12 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

85.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Cody High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 72Very Walkable
  • Transit 40Some Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: High6,148/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Detroit), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$31,485

Median home value

$55,100

Median rent

$1,086/mo

College educated

10.8%

Homeownership

49.7%

Poverty rate

39.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48228; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics10sports offered
4 boys'·6 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Way Academy Chicago SiteCharter · enrollment unverified5.76–120.6 mi85Compare →
Clara B Ford Academy SdaCharter · enrollment unverified7.15–121.8 mi57Compare →
Vista Meadows AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.9K–121.8 mi86Compare →
Detroit Community Schools High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.99–121.9 mi249Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Detroit Public Schools Community District

Schools in district
106
Rank in district
#49 of 99
District spending per student
$22,138NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
46.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cody High School is listed in Detroit Public Schools Community District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cody High School

Cody High School is a public high school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Public Schools Community District, serving approximately 520 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,330 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cody High School

What grades does Cody High School serve?

Cody High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Cody High School?

Cody High School has an enrollment of approximately 520 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cody High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cody High School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cody High School rank in MI?

Cody High School ranks #1,330 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Cody High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cody High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Cody High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cody High School has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).

Is Cody High School a charter school?

No, Cody High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cody High School a Title I school?

No, Cody High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cody High School?

85.6% of students at Cody High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
520
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
78.8%
4-Year Graduation
57.0%
Area population (ZIP 48228)
52,719
Area average commute
25.2 min
Area median age
31.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48228; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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