Below Average
#2589 of 3,192 schools in MI
Western International High School
High School · Detroit Public Schools Community District · Detroit, MI
A Detroit Public Schools Community District high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1500 SCOTTEN ST, Detroit, MI 48209
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2021)
- 61.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Western International High School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 6-year record (2016–2021) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2016-2021) · reading/ELA 20% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Western International 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 82Very Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 84Very 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
$42,152
Median home value
$82,800
Median rent
$843/mo
College educated
9.6%
Homeownership
58.5%
Poverty rate
30.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48209; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant High School SouthwestCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Detroit Cristo Rey High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Academy of the Americas High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 4–12 | 1.1 mi | 813 | Compare → |
| Covenant High School CentralCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 219 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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.
Detroit Public Schools Community District
- Schools in district
- 106
- Rank in district
- #94 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
Western International High School is listed in Detroit Public Schools Community District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Western International High School
Western International High School is a public high school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Public Schools Community District, serving approximately 1,931 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,589 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Western International High School
What grades does Western International High School serve?
Western International High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Western International High School?
Western International High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,931 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western International High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western International High School is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Western International High School rank in MI?
Western International High School ranks #2,589 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Western International High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Western International High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Western International High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Western International High School has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).
Is Western International High School a charter school?
No, Western International High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Western International High School a Title I school?
No, Western International High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Western International High School?
76.3% of students at Western International 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
- 1,931
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 84.8%
- Phone
- (313) 849-4758
- 4-Year Graduation
- 61.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48209)
- 27,534
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.3
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 48209; 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
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