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#2161 of 3,192 schools in MI
Pathways Academy
High School · Pathways Academy · Detroit, MI
A charter high school in Detroit, MI where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11340 E JEFFERSON AVE, Detroit, MI 48214
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- 24.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pathways Academy score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 6-year record (2014–2019), then recovered 15 points since 2016, reaching 25% in 2019.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2014-2019) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2014-2019)
Based on 12 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pathways Academy 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 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- 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
$34,807
Median home value
$120,500
Median rent
$818/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
42.5%
Poverty rate
29.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48214; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 636 | Compare → |
| Davis Aerospace Technical High School at GolightlyEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 103 | Compare → |
| The Ser Learning Academy EastCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| Covenant High School EastCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 180 | 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.
Pathways Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,143NCES 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.
Pathways Academy is listed in Pathways Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pathways Academy
Pathways Academy is a public high school in Detroit, MI, part of Pathways Academy, serving approximately 159 students in grades 7th-12th with a 39.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,161 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2019) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pathways Academy
What grades does Pathways Academy serve?
Pathways Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Pathways Academy?
Pathways Academy has an enrollment of approximately 159 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pathways Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pathways Academy is 39.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pathways Academy rank in MI?
Pathways Academy ranks #2,161 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Pathways Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Pathways Academy 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 Pathways Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pathways Academy has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2019) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2019).
Is Pathways Academy a charter school?
Yes, Pathways Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Pathways Academy a Title I school?
No, Pathways Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pathways Academy?
99.4% of students at Pathways 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 159
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 39.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 69.2%
- Phone
- (313) 209-3803
- 4-Year Graduation
- 24.5%
- Area population (ZIP 48214)
- 19,014
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
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 48214; 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, 2014-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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