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#2798 of 3,192 schools in MI

Dpscd Virtual School

School · Detroit Public Schools Community District · Detroit, MI

A Detroit Public Schools Community District school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Virtual

9026 WOODWARD AVE, Detroit, MI 48202

  • Math 7% vs MI 34% (2022)
  • Reading 12% vs MI 44% (2022)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Partial Profile · 3/4 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics2.0Needs Improvement33%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-34.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-29.6 pts
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile5th
College Readiness2.9Needs Improvement40%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent27%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10:1
District spending per student$22,138
Chronic Absenteeism46%

Students at Dpscd Virtual School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency7%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
34%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
44%(2022 EdFacts)

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

76%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Dpscd Virtual School 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 86Very Walkable
  • Transit 49Some Transit
  • Bike 70Very 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

$36,536

Median home value

$193,700

Median rent

$894/mo

College educated

38.4%

Homeownership

30.1%

Poverty rate

29.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48202; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Caniff Liberty AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.7PK–91.5 mi562Compare →
Frontier International AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.4K–122.3 mi694Compare →
Detroit International Academy for Young WomenEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–122.6 mi235Compare →
Joy Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.7PK–123.1 mi171Compare →

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
#97 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

Dpscd Virtual School is listed in Detroit Public Schools Community District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dpscd Virtual School

Dpscd Virtual School is a public school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Public Schools Community District, serving approximately 200 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,798 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dpscd Virtual School

What grades does Dpscd Virtual School serve?

Dpscd Virtual School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Dpscd Virtual School?

Dpscd Virtual School has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dpscd Virtual School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dpscd Virtual School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dpscd Virtual School rank in MI?

Dpscd Virtual School ranks #2,798 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Dpscd Virtual School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dpscd Virtual School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Dpscd Virtual School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dpscd Virtual School has 7% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Is Dpscd Virtual School a charter school?

No, Dpscd Virtual School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dpscd Virtual School a Title I school?

No, Dpscd Virtual School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dpscd Virtual School?

76.0% of students at Dpscd Virtual 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
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
200
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.0%
Area population (ZIP 48202)
14,792
Area average commute
21.7 min
Area median age
32.5
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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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.
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 48202; 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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24

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