How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Detroit Public Schools Community District | Plymouth-Canton Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | DETROIT, Michigan | PLYMOUTH, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 48,548 | 16,294 |
| Number of Schools | 105 | 25 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.6:1 | 16.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Detroit Public Schools Community District | Plymouth-Canton Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,228 | $16,462 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.1% | 9.4% |
| State Revenue | 41.7% | 55.4% |
| Local Revenue | 39.1% | 35.2% |
Detroit Public Schools Community District
Federal State Local
Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Detroit Public Schools Community District | Plymouth-Canton Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.8% | 64.1% |
| African American | 83.4% | 11.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.6% | 5.1% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 13.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 84.7% | 24.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Detroit Public Schools Community District | Plymouth-Canton Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 74 | — |
| Schools with AP | 17 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 363.2:1 | 474.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 78.3% | 32.1% |
School Types
Detroit Public Schools Community District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
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.