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#1350 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 16% in state

Detroit H S

High School · Detroit ISD · Detroit, TX

A Detroit ISD high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

110 E GARNER, Detroit, TX 75436

  • Math 33% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 54% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-10.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.3 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-5.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.2:1
District spending per student$19,735
Chronic Absenteeism14.9%

Students at Detroit H S score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency33%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency54%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 41 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 44% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2024
Math
33%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

58.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Detroit H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated706/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$77,656

Median home value

$215,300

Median rent

$697/mo

College educated

18.5%

Homeownership

78.4%

Poverty rate

14.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75436; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Detroit ISD

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$19,735NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Detroit H S is listed in DETROIT ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Detroit H S

Detroit H S is a public high school in Detroit, TX, part of Detroit ISD, serving approximately 148 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,350 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Detroit H S

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Detroit High School is a public high school located in Detroit, Texas, within the west central part of Red River County 1. The institution is part of the Detroit Independent School District 1. It is classified as a 2A school by the University Interscholastic League (UIL) 1. In 2015, the Texas Education Agency rated the school as "Met Standard" 1.
Sources (1)
  1. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Detroit H S

What grades does Detroit H S serve?

Detroit H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Detroit H S?

Detroit H S has an enrollment of approximately 148 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Detroit H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Detroit H S is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Detroit H S rank in TX?

Detroit H S ranks #1,350 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Detroit H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Detroit H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Detroit H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Detroit H S has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Detroit H S a charter school?

No, Detroit H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Detroit H S a Title I school?

No, Detroit H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Detroit H S?

58.8% of students at Detroit H S 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
148
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Red River County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.9%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 75436)
2,387
Area average commute
33.3 min
Area median age
39.4
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 75436; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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