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Jalen Rose Leadership Academy
High School · Jalen Rose Leadership Academy · Detroit, MI
A charter high school in Detroit, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.
15000 Trojan Street, Detroit, MI 48235
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jalen Rose Leadership Academy score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2013–2021), then recovered 5 points since 2018, reaching 12% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 3% (multi-year average, 2013-2021) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2013-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jalen Rose Leadership Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat 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
$41,011
Median home value
$79,400
Median rent
$1,151/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
56.4%
Poverty rate
29.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48235; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Christian Schools of ExcellencePrivate · tuition | 4.9private | K–11 | 0.6 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| David Ellis AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Nova Discipline AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 2–12 | 1.2 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| University Yes AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 440 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jalen Rose Leadership Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,681NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Jalen Rose Leadership Academy is listed in Jalen Rose Leadership Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jalen Rose Leadership Academy
Jalen Rose Leadership Academy is a public high school in Detroit, MI, part of Jalen Rose Leadership Academy, serving approximately 421 students in grades 9th-12th with a 32.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,892 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jalen Rose Leadership Academy
What grades does Jalen Rose Leadership Academy serve?
Jalen Rose Leadership Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Jalen Rose Leadership Academy?
Jalen Rose Leadership Academy has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jalen Rose Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Jalen Rose Leadership Academy is 32.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jalen Rose Leadership Academy rank in MI?
Jalen Rose Leadership Academy ranks #1,892 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Jalen Rose Leadership Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Jalen Rose Leadership 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 Jalen Rose Leadership Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jalen Rose Leadership Academy has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).
Is Jalen Rose Leadership Academy a charter school?
Yes, Jalen Rose Leadership Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Jalen Rose Leadership Academy a Title I school?
No, Jalen Rose Leadership Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jalen Rose Leadership Academy?
99.8% of students at Jalen Rose Leadership 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 421
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 32.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.9%
- Phone
- (313) 397-3333
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48235)
- 46,960
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 48235; 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, 2013-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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