- Enrollment
- 2,493
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Detroit, MI
Western International High School
Federal NCES profile for Western International High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260110304857
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western International High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #9 of 20
- high schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 74.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Western International High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western International High School ranks #9 of 20 high schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Detroit Public Schools Community District · Michigan
NCES ID 260110304857 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-220 students YoY
Western International High School shrank from 2,151 students in 2022-23 to 1,931 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 83.6 → 83.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-220 students YoY 260110304857 · Detroit, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,959 enr · 23.6:1 · 74.2% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Cass Technical High School (2,493 students)
Western International High School shrank from 2,151 students in 2022-23 to 1,931 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE lost 83.6 → 83.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Western International High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cass Technical
Cass Technical High School
2,493 students
- This school
Western International High School
1,959 students
- Renaissance Hi
Renaissance High School
1,197 students
- Earhart Elemen
Earhart Elementarymiddle School
1,002 students
- Martin Luther 976
Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School
976 students
- Munger Element 954
Munger Elementarymiddle School
954 students
What this shows Western International High School reports 1,959 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western International High School compares
Western International 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 35% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.2% | ▲ 37% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,959 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,959
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 92% in Michigan - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$22,002
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
278
in-school suspensions + 183 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.0%
African American 18.5%
White 4.9%
Two or More 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Western International High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
District finance for Detroit Public Schools Community District reports $22,002 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Western International High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass Technical High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Renaissance High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Earhart Elementarymiddle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Munger Elementarymiddle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western International High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
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 (~1,959 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Western International High School
How many students attend Western International High School?
Western International High School has 1,959 students enrolled. It is a high school in Detroit, MI. CCD year-over-year: 2,151 (2022-23) → 1,931 (2023-24), down 220.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western International High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western International High School is 23.6:1, which is 35% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Western International High School?
74.2% of students at Western International High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western International High School?
The largest demographic group at Western International High School is Hispanic or Latino at 76.0% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western International High School?
Western International High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Western International High School rank among high schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Western International High School ranks #9 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 Public Schools Community District?
Besides Western International High School, Detroit Public Schools Community District also operates Cass Technical High School (2,493 students), Renaissance High School (1,197 students), and Earhart Elementarymiddle School (1,002 students). See the Detroit Public Schools Community District district page for the complete list.