Very Good
#997 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 31% in state
Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly
High School · Detroit Public Schools Community District · Detroit, MI
A Detroit Public Schools Community District high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
900 DICKERSON ST, Detroit, MI 48215
- Math 5% proficient (2019)
- Reading 5% proficient (2019)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2016, to 5% in 2019, across a 4-year record (2016–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2016-2019) · reading/ELA 9% (multi-year average, 2016-2019)
Based on 8 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
- 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
$33,741
Median home value
$105,400
Median rent
$897/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
49%
Poverty rate
39.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48215; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | 7–12 | 1.0 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Southeastern High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 636 | Compare → |
| The Ser Learning Academy EastCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| East English Village Preparatory Academy at FinneyEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 678 | 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
- #33 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
Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly is listed in Detroit Public Schools Community District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly
Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly is a public high school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Public Schools Community District, serving approximately 103 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #997 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly
What grades does Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly serve?
Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly?
Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly has an enrollment of approximately 103 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly?
The student-teacher ratio at Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly rank in MI?
Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly ranks #997 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly's MySchoolScout rating?
Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019).
Is Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly a charter school?
No, Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly a Title I school?
No, Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly?
83.5% of students at Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly 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
- 103
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Phone
- (313) 822-8820
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 48215)
- 10,238
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 48215; 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, 2016-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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