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#1894 of 3,192 schools in MI
Detroit Lions Academy
High School · Detroit Public Schools Community District · Detroit, MI
A Detroit Public Schools Community District high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2001 W WARREN AVE, Detroit, MI 48208
- Math 10% proficient (2019)
- Reading 10% proficient (2019)
- 27.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Detroit Lions Academy score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2016, reaching 10% in 2019, across a 4-year record (2016–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (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
91.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Detroit Lions Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 97Biker’s Paradise
- 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 CentralCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| University Preparatory Academy Psad High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 567 | Compare → |
| Detroit School of ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Northwestern High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 291 | 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
- #83 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 Lions Academy is listed in Detroit Public Schools Community District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Detroit Lions Academy
Detroit Lions Academy is a public high school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Public Schools Community District, serving approximately 394 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,894 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Detroit Lions Academy
What grades does Detroit Lions Academy serve?
Detroit Lions Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Detroit Lions Academy?
Detroit Lions Academy has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Detroit Lions Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Detroit Lions Academy is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Detroit Lions Academy rank in MI?
Detroit Lions Academy ranks #1,894 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Detroit Lions Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Detroit Lions Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Lions Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Detroit Lions Academy has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019).
Is Detroit Lions Academy a charter school?
No, Detroit Lions Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Detroit Lions Academy a Title I school?
No, Detroit Lions Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Detroit Lions Academy?
91.4% of students at Detroit Lions Academy 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 394
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 83.0%
- Phone
- (313) 852-9677
- 4-Year Graduation
- 27.0%
- 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, 2016-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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