Detroit Public Schools Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 108 public schools serving 48,308 students in Detroit Public Schools Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Detroit Public Schools Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Detroit Public Schools Community School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 71% has decreased from 78% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.55
# American Indian Students
78 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
633 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6,610 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
9%
# Black Students
39,550 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
82%
18%
# White Students
1,190 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
3%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
27 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
220 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
3,748
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
4,228
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,907
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,910
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,798
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,863
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,599
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,397
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,205
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,999
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,755
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,383
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,231
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
285
3,891
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,308 is higher than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,057 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Detroit Public Schools Community School District?
Detroit Public Schools Community School District manages 108 public schools serving 48,308 students.
What is the rank of Detroit Public Schools Community School District?
Detroit Public Schools Community School District is ranked #778 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Detroit Public Schools Community School District?
82% of Detroit Public Schools Community School District students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Detroit Public Schools Community School District?
Detroit Public Schools Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Detroit Public Schools Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,057 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 108 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 48,308 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 71% (Btm 50% in MI)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
