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#2472 of 3,192 schools in MI
Covenant High School Southwest
High School · Covenant Schools Detroit · Detroit, MI
A Covenant Schools Detroit charter high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1450 25TH ST, Detroit, MI 48216
- Math 25% proficient (2016)
- Reading 25% proficient (2016)
- ≤10% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Covenant High School Southwest score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2013, reaching 25% in 2016, across a 4-year record (2013–2016).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2013-2016) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2013-2016)
Based on 8 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Covenant High School Southwest 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 77Very Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 85Very 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
$42,278
Median home value
$225,300
Median rent
$860/mo
College educated
37.1%
Homeownership
35.6%
Poverty rate
29.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48216; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western International High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,931 | Compare → |
| Detroit Cristo Rey High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Covenant High School CentralCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Detroit Public Safety AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | 6–12 | 1.0 mi | 176 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Covenant Schools Detroit
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 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 Southwest is listed in Covenant Schools Detroit; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Covenant High School Southwest
Covenant High School Southwest is a public high school in Detroit, MI, part of Covenant Schools Detroit, serving approximately 194 students in grades 9th-12th with a 27.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,472 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2016) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Covenant High School Southwest
What grades does Covenant High School Southwest serve?
Covenant High School Southwest serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Covenant High School Southwest?
Covenant High School Southwest has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Covenant High School Southwest?
The student-teacher ratio at Covenant High School Southwest is 27.7:1. 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 Southwest rank in MI?
Covenant High School Southwest ranks #2,472 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Covenant High School Southwest's MySchoolScout rating?
Covenant High School Southwest 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 Southwest?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Covenant High School Southwest has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2016) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2016).
Is Covenant High School Southwest a charter school?
Yes, Covenant High School Southwest 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 Southwest a Title I school?
No, Covenant High School Southwest is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Covenant High School Southwest?
95.9% of students at Covenant High School Southwest 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
- 194
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.6%
- Phone
- (313) 297-8720
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤10%
- Area population (ZIP 48216)
- 5,681
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 48216; 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, 2013-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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