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Osborn High School

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.

11600 EAST 7 MILE RD, Detroit, MI 48205

  • Math 5% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 15% proficient (2021)
  • 47.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change+1.49 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2021
TrendImproving
Academics3.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)18% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
College Readiness5.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate47%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$22,138
Chronic Absenteeism86.8%

Students at Osborn High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency5%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency15%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 5 points across the 6-year record (2016–2021) and has held near 10% recently.

Show all 6 years by subject
2016
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2016-2021) · reading/ELA 10% (multi-year average, 2016-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 12 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

90.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Osborn High 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Transit 47Some Transit
  • Bike 40Somewhat 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

$40,612

Median home value

$55,700

Median rent

$1,149/mo

College educated

8.7%

Homeownership

41.6%

Poverty rate

32.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics12sports offered
5 boys'·7 girls'·17 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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

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Lincoln High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.79–122.2 mi516Compare →
Denby High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.29–122.4 mi512Compare →

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
#90 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

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

About Osborn High School

Osborn High School is a public high school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Public Schools Community District, serving approximately 439 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,162 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Osborn High School

What grades does Osborn High School serve?

Osborn High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Osborn High School?

Osborn High School has an enrollment of approximately 439 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Osborn High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Osborn High School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Osborn High School rank in MI?

Osborn High School ranks #2,162 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Osborn High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Osborn High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Osborn High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Osborn High School has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).

Is Osborn High School a charter school?

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

Is Osborn High School a Title I school?

No, Osborn High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Osborn High School?

90.4% of students at Osborn High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
439
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
86.8%
4-Year Graduation
47.0%
Area population (ZIP 48205)
32,466
Area average commute
23.2 min
Area median age
31.9
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 48205; 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, 2016-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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