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#1831 of 3,192 schools in MI
Detour High School
High School · Detour Area Schools · Detour Village, MI
A Detour Area Schools high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 429, Detour Village, MI 49725
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 75% proficient (2019)
- ≤20% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Detour High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2009–2019), then recovered 6 points since 2016, reaching 50% in 2019.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 67% (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
52.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Detour 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low66/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,563
Median home value
$216,500
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
98.2%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49725; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detour Arts and Technology AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 80 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Detour Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $61,097NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Detour High School is listed in DeTour Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Detour High School
Detour High School is a public high school in Detour Village, MI, part of Detour Area Schools, serving approximately 38 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,831 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Detour High School
What grades does Detour High School serve?
Detour High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Detour High School?
Detour High School has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Detour High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Detour High School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Detour High School rank in MI?
Detour High School ranks #1,831 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Detour High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Detour High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Detour High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Detour High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Detour High School a charter school?
No, Detour High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Detour High School a Title I school?
No, Detour High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Detour High School?
52.6% of students at Detour 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 38
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Chippewa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.2%
- Phone
- (906) 297-2011
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤20%
- Area population (ZIP 49725)
- 580
- Area median age
- 66.4
Official sources & links
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 49725; 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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