- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Detroit, MI
Detroit Leadership Academy High School
Federal NCES profile for Detroit Leadership Academy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260097408496Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Detroit Leadership Academy High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #6 of 25
- schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 95.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Detroit Leadership Academy High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Detroit Leadership Academy High School ranks #6 of 25 schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Detroit Leadership Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260097408496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Detroit Leadership Academy High School shrank from 289 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 260097408496 · Detroit, MI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
271 enr · 16.9:1 · 95.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Detroit Leadership Academy K8 (486 students)
Detroit Leadership Academy High School shrank from 289 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Detroit Leadership Academy High School compares
Detroit Leadership Academy 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.2% | ▲ 75% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Michigan - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
84.1%
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
$14,894
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 94.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Two or More 1.5%
White 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, Detroit Leadership Academy High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Detroit Leadership Academy reports $14,894 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Detroit Leadership Academy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Leadership Academy K8 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Detroit Leadership Academy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Detroit
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Earhart Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
1,002 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Munger Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
954 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Mackenzie Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
876 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh
Standard public school
855 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Davison Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
765 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh
Standard public school
582 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about Detroit Leadership Academy High School
How many students attend Detroit Leadership Academy High School?
Detroit Leadership Academy High School has 271 students enrolled. It is a public school in Detroit, MI. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 264 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Detroit Leadership Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Detroit Leadership Academy High School is 16.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Detroit Leadership Academy High School?
95.2% of students at Detroit Leadership Academy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Detroit Leadership Academy High School?
The largest demographic group at Detroit Leadership Academy High School is African American at 94.5% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Detroit Leadership Academy High School?
Detroit Leadership Academy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Detroit Leadership Academy High School rank among schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Detroit Leadership Academy High School ranks #6 of 25 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 schools in Detroit on the city page.
What other schools are in Detroit Leadership Academy?
Besides Detroit Leadership Academy High School, Detroit Leadership Academy also operates Detroit Leadership Academy K8 (486 students). See the Detroit Leadership Academy district page for the complete list.