How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Bessemer Area School District | Detroit Public Schools Community District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | BESSEMER, Michigan | DETROIT, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 359 | 48,548 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 105 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.7:1 | 15.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Bessemer Area School District | Detroit Public Schools Community District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,922 | $22,228 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.1% | 19.1% |
| State Revenue | 68.2% | 41.7% |
| Local Revenue | 19.7% | 39.1% |
Bessemer Area School District
Federal State Local
Detroit Public Schools Community District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Bessemer Area School District | Detroit Public Schools Community District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.3% | 2.8% |
| African American | 0.9% | 83.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.3% | 11.6% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 9.7% | 0.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 61.0% | 84.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Bessemer Area School District | Detroit Public Schools Community District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 74 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 17 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 686:1 | 363.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 42.0% | 78.3% |
School Types
Bessemer Area School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Detroit Public Schools Community District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.