Below Average
#2680 of 3,192 schools in MI
Jerry L White Center
High School · Detroit Public Schools Community District · Detroit, MI
A Detroit Public Schools Community District high school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14804 WEST MCNICHOLS RD, Detroit, MI 48235
- Math 65% proficient (2019)
- Reading 65% proficient (2019)
- ≤10% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jerry L White Center score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2016, to 65% in 2019, across a 4-year record (2016–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2016-2019) · reading/ELA 70% (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
62.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jerry L White Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 1,171 | Compare → |
| Randolph Career and Technical CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| University Yes AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 440 | Compare → |
| Lincolnking Adams Young School Grove CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 505 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Detroit Public Schools Community District
- Schools in district
- 106
- Rank in district
- #95 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
Jerry L White Center is listed in Detroit Public Schools Community District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jerry L White Center
Jerry L White Center is a public high school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Public Schools Community District, serving approximately 126 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,680 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jerry L White Center
What grades does Jerry L White Center serve?
Jerry L White Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Jerry L White Center?
Jerry L White Center has an enrollment of approximately 126 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jerry L White Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Jerry L White Center is 6.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jerry L White Center rank in MI?
Jerry L White Center ranks #2,680 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Jerry L White Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Jerry L White Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Jerry L White Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jerry L White Center has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019).
Is Jerry L White Center a charter school?
No, Jerry L White Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jerry L White Center a Title I school?
No, Jerry L White Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jerry L White Center?
62.7% of students at Jerry L White Center 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
- 126
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 88.1%
- Phone
- (313) 416-4200
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤10%
- Area population (ZIP 48235)
- 46,960
- Area average commute
- 24.6 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 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, 2016-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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