Excellent
#145 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 5% in state
Detroit International Academy for Young Women
School · Detroit Public Schools Community District · Detroit, MI
A Detroit Public Schools Community District school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5161 CHARLES ST, Detroit, MI 48212
- Math 20% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 20% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Detroit International Academy for Young Women score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2019, reaching 20% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Detroit International Academy for Young Women 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,148/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$37,293
Median home value
$98,200
Median rent
$935/mo
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
61.1%
Poverty rate
37.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48212; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier International AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 694 | Compare → |
| Caniff Liberty AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | PK–9 | 1.1 mi | 562 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Jeffersondouglass AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 529 | Compare → |
| Academy of the Americas High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 4–12 | Not available | 813 | 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
- #5 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
Detroit International Academy for Young Women is listed in Detroit Public Schools Community District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Detroit International Academy for Young Women
Detroit International Academy for Young Women is a public school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Public Schools Community District, serving approximately 235 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #145 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Detroit International Academy for Young Women
What grades does Detroit International Academy for Young Women serve?
Detroit International Academy for Young Women serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Detroit International Academy for Young Women?
Detroit International Academy for Young Women has an enrollment of approximately 235 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Detroit International Academy for Young Women?
The student-teacher ratio at Detroit International Academy for Young Women is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Detroit International Academy for Young Women rank in MI?
Detroit International Academy for Young Women ranks #145 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Detroit International Academy for Young Women's MySchoolScout rating?
Detroit International Academy for Young Women has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Detroit International Academy for Young Women?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Detroit International Academy for Young Women has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Detroit International Academy for Young Women a charter school?
No, Detroit International Academy for Young Women is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Detroit International Academy for Young Women a Title I school?
No, Detroit International Academy for Young Women is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Detroit International Academy for Young Women?
84.3% of students at Detroit International Academy for Young Women 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 235
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Phone
- (313) 873-3050
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 48212)
- 42,587
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 29.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 48212; 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, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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