How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Detroit Public Schools Community District | Dickinson-Iron Isd |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Detroit, Michigan | Kingsford, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 48,548 | 329 |
| Number of Schools | 105 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 8.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Detroit Public Schools Community District | Dickinson-Iron Isd |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,771 | N/A |
| Federal Revenue | 19.1% | 28.3% |
| State Revenue | 41.7% | 32.5% |
| Local Revenue | 39.1% | 39.2% |
Detroit Public Schools Community District
Federal State Local
Dickinson-Iron Isd
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Detroit Public Schools Community District | Dickinson-Iron Isd |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.8% | 93.1% |
| African American | 83.4% | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.6% | 1.7% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 84.7% | 57.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Detroit Public Schools Community District | Dickinson-Iron Isd |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 74 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 17 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 363.2:1 | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 71.3% | 69.0% |
School Types
Detroit Public Schools Community District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Dickinson-Iron Isd
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.