- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Detroit, MI
Detroit Community Schools High School
Federal NCES profile for Detroit Community Schools High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260017001039Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Detroit Community Schools High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #11 of 20
- high schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 97.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Detroit Community Schools High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Detroit Community Schools High School ranks #11 of 20 high schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Detroit Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260017001039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Detroit Community Schools High School shrank from 266 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.8 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 260017001039 · Detroit, MI High · SMALL · CHARTER
299 enr · 17.6:1 · 97.0% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Detroit Community Schools Elementary (366 students)
Detroit Community Schools High School shrank from 266 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 17.8 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Detroit Community Schools High School compares
Detroit Community Schools High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.0% | ▲ 79% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Michigan - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
91.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,197
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 99.7%
White 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 99.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.6, Detroit Community Schools High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Detroit Community Schools reports $12,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Detroit Community Schools High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Community Schools Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Detroit Community Schools High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar high schools in Detroit
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney
Standard public school
639 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Henry Ford High School
Standard public school
607 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Southeastern High School
Standard public school
602 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Voyageur College Prep
Standard public school
524 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Denby High School
Standard public school
464 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School
Standard public school
452 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~299 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Detroit Community Schools High School
How many students attend Detroit Community Schools High School?
Detroit Community Schools High School has 299 students enrolled. It is a high school in Detroit, MI. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Detroit Community Schools High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Detroit Community Schools High School is 17.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Detroit Community Schools High School?
97.0% of students at Detroit Community Schools High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Detroit Community Schools High School?
The largest demographic group at Detroit Community Schools High School is African American at 99.7% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Detroit Community Schools High School?
Detroit Community Schools High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Detroit Community Schools High School rank among high schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Detroit Community Schools High School ranks #11 of 20 high schools in Detroit, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Detroit on the city page.
What other schools are in Detroit Community Schools?
Besides Detroit Community Schools High School, Detroit Community Schools also operates Detroit Community Schools Elementary (366 students). See the Detroit Community Schools district page for the complete list.