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#1080 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 34% in state
Communication and Media Arts High School
High School · Detroit Public Schools Community District · Detroit, MI
A Detroit Public Schools Community District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
19501 BERG RD, Detroit, MI 48219
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Communication and Media Arts High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 6-year record (2016–2021), then recovered 8 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2016-2021) · reading/ELA 26% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Communication and Media Arts 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 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$43,882
Median home value
$84,500
Median rent
$1,037/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
56.5%
Poverty rate
27.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48219; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Ellis Academy WestCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 719 | Compare → |
| Keeler SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Henry Ford High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 605 | Compare → |
| Southfield Regional Academic CampusEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 34 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Detroit Public Schools Community District
- Schools in district
- 106
- Rank in district
- #38 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
Communication and Media Arts High School is listed in Detroit Public Schools Community District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Communication and Media Arts High School
Communication and Media Arts High School is a public high school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Public Schools Community District, serving approximately 303 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,080 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Communication and Media Arts High School
What grades does Communication and Media Arts High School serve?
Communication and Media Arts High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Communication and Media Arts High School?
Communication and Media Arts High School has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Communication and Media Arts High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Communication and Media Arts High School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Communication and Media Arts High School rank in MI?
Communication and Media Arts High School ranks #1,080 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Communication and Media Arts High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Communication and Media Arts High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Communication and Media Arts High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Communication and Media Arts High School has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).
Is Communication and Media Arts High School a charter school?
No, Communication and Media Arts High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Communication and Media Arts High School a Title I school?
No, Communication and Media Arts High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Communication and Media Arts High School?
76.6% of students at Communication and Media Arts 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
- 303
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.1%
- Phone
- (313) 866-9300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48219)
- 45,788
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 48219; 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
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