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#2474 of 3,192 schools in MI
Covenant High School Central
High School · Covenant Schools Detroit · Detroit, MI
A Covenant Schools Detroit charter high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2959 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, Detroit, MI 48208
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- 15.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Covenant High School Central score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2016, reaching 25% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Covenant High School Central sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 82Very 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
$29,742
Median home value
$186,700
Median rent
$842/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
34.8%
Poverty rate
34.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48208; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant High School SouthwestCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Detroit Lions AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–12 | 1.0 mi | 394 | Compare → |
| New Paradigm College PrepCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 182 | Compare → |
| Western International High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,931 | 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.
Covenant Schools Detroit
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,092NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Covenant High School Central is listed in Covenant Schools Detroit; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Covenant High School Central
Covenant High School Central is a public high school in Detroit, MI, part of Covenant Schools Detroit, serving approximately 219 students in grades 9th-12th with a 43.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,474 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Covenant High School Central
What grades does Covenant High School Central serve?
Covenant High School Central serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Covenant High School Central?
Covenant High School Central has an enrollment of approximately 219 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Covenant High School Central?
The student-teacher ratio at Covenant High School Central is 43.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Covenant High School Central rank in MI?
Covenant High School Central ranks #2,474 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Covenant High School Central's MySchoolScout rating?
Covenant High School Central has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Covenant High School Central?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Covenant High School Central has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Covenant High School Central a charter school?
Yes, Covenant High School Central is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Covenant High School Central a Title I school?
No, Covenant High School Central is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Covenant High School Central?
89.5% of students at Covenant High School Central 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
- 219
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 43.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (313) 899-6900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 15.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48208)
- 7,904
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 48208; 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, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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