How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Detroit Public Schools Community District | Wakefield-Marenisco School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | DETROIT, Michigan | WAKEFIELD, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 48,548 | 252 |
| Number of Schools | 105 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.6:1 | 14.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Detroit Public Schools Community District | Wakefield-Marenisco School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,228 | $14,511 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.1% | 18.1% |
| State Revenue | 41.7% | 41.0% |
| Local Revenue | 39.1% | 41.0% |
Detroit Public Schools Community District
Federal State Local
Wakefield-Marenisco School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Detroit Public Schools Community District | Wakefield-Marenisco School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.8% | 91.9% |
| African American | 83.4% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.6% | 2.1% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 84.7% | 45.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Detroit Public Schools Community District | Wakefield-Marenisco School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 74 | — |
| Schools with AP | 17 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 363.2:1 | 236:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 78.3% | 38.6% |
School Types
Detroit Public Schools Community District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Wakefield-Marenisco School 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.