Serving 135 students in grades 9-12, Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
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Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site's student population of 135 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
The diversity score of Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
51%
9%
Black
41%
18%
White
6%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site?
The graduation rate of Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site is 10%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site?
135 students attend Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site?
Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site offer ?
Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site part of?
Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site is part of Covenant House Academy Detroit School District.
In what neighborhood is Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site located?
Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site is located in the Mexicantown neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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