Detroit Public Schools Community District

Michigan · Public School District

107

Schools

48,251

Students

$22,389

Per-Pupil Spend

+56% nat'l

84.4%

Free Lunch Rate

+32pp vs nat'l

81.6%

Graduation Rate

-4.9pp vs nat'l

District Overview

Detroit Public Schools Community District is a public school district in Michigan serving 48,251 students across 107 schools. It includes 71 elementary, 3 middle, 25 high schools. Its graduation rate of 81.6% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $22,389 is above average for a US public school district. 84% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 32/100.

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All Schools (107)

Elementary Schools71 schools

School	Grades	Students
Academy of the Americas at Logan	KG–03	449
AL Holmes Academy of Blended Learning	PK–08	391
Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School	01–08	150
Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology	PK–06	368
Barton Elementary School	KG–05	146
Bates Academy	PK–08	755
Bennett Elementary School	PK–05	398
Blackwell Institute	01–08	213
Bow ElementaryMiddle School	PK–08	574
Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts	PK–08	793
Brewer Academy	PK–08	468
Bunche Preparatory Academy	PK–08	401
Burns ElementaryMiddle School	PK–08	382
Burton International Academy	PK–08	501
Carleton Elementary School	PK–05	392
Carstens ElementaryMiddle School	PK–08	303
Carver STEM Academy	PK–08	493
Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science	PK–08	618
Chrysler Elementary School	PK–05	136
Coleman A Young Elementary School	PK–05	416
Cooke STEM Academy	PK–06	334
Davison ElementaryMiddle School	PK–08	739
Dixon Elementary School	PK–08	509
Dossin ElementaryMiddle School	PK–08	319
Durfee ElementaryMiddle School	PK–08	593
Earhart ElementaryMiddle School	PK–08	910
Edison Elementary School	PK–05	309
Edmonson Montessori	PK–08	192
Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham	PK–08	493
Emerson ElementaryMiddle School	PK–08	519
Fisher Magnet Lower Academy	PK–04	456
Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies	PK–08	652
Gardner Elementary School	PK–05	282
Garvey Academy	PK–08	362
Golightly Education Center	PK–08	351
Gompers ElementaryMiddle School	PK–08	838
Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School	PK–08	261
Hamilton Academy	PK–08	293
Harms Elementary School	PK–05	236
Henderson Academy	PK–08	520
Hutchinson ElementaryMiddle School	PK–08	329
J E Clark Preparatory Academy	01–08	260
John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy	PK–08	814
Keidan Special Education Center	PK–08	98
Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School	PK–08	909
Mann Learning Community	PK–05	335
Marion Law Academy	PK–08	362
Mark Twain ElementaryMiddle School	PK–08	236
Marquette ElementaryMiddle School	PK–08	514
Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle School	KG–08	706
Mason Academy	PK–08	381
Maybury Elementary School	PK–05	255
Moses Field Center	PK–08	66
Munger ElementaryMiddle School	PK–08	968
Neinas Dual Language Learning Academy	PK–08	400
Nichols ElementaryMiddle School	PK–08	291
Noble ElementaryMiddle School	PK–08	555
Nolan ElementaryMiddle School	PK–08	449
Palmer Park Preparatory Academy	PK–08	425
Pasteur Elementary School	PK–06	312
Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy	PK–08	395
Pulaski ElementaryMiddle School	KG–08	355
Roberto Clemente Learning Academy	PK–05	500
Ronald Brown Academy	PK–08	703
SampsonWebber Leadership Academy	PK–08	350
Schulze Academy for Technology and Arts	PK–08	692
Spain ElementaryMiddle School	PK–08	368
Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School	PK–08	501
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School	PK–08	482
Vernor Elementary School	PK–08	328
Wayne Elementary School	PK–05	237

Middle Schools3 schools

School	Grades	Students
Clippert Academy	06–08	379
Detroit Lions Academy	06–08	123
Fisher Magnet Upper Academy	05–08	378

High Schools25 schools

School	Grades	Students
Breithaupt Career and Technical Center	09–12	0
Cass Technical High School	09–12	2,395
Central High School	09–12	353
Cody High School	09–12	466
Communication and Media Arts High School	09–12	306
Crockett Midtown High School of Science and Medicine	09–12	206
Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly	09–12	134
Denby High School	09–12	537
Detroit School of Arts	09–12	432
East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney	09–12	697
Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men	09–12	76
Golightly Career and Technical Center	09–12	0
Henry Ford High School	09–12	712
Jerry L White Center	09–12	122
Legacy Academy	06–12	21
Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School	09–12	821
Mumford High School	09–12	889
Northwestern High School	09–12	358
Osborn High School	09–12	407
Pershing High School	09–12	408
Randolph Career and Technical Center	09–12	5
Renaissance High School	09–12	1,146
Southeastern High School	09–12	644
West Side Academy of Information Technology and Cyber Securi	09–12	238
Western International High School	09–12	2,151

Other Schools8 schools

School	Grades	Students
Academy of The Americas High School	04–12	689
Charles R Drew Transition Center	UG–UG	198
Detroit International Academy for Young Women	PK–12	225
Diann BanksWilliamson Educational Center	UG–UG	87
DPSCD Virtual School	KG–12	348
Priest ElementaryMiddle School	PK–09	702
The School at Marygrove	KG–12	482
Turning Point Academy	KG–12	25

District Finances

Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,389+56% nat'l avg

National avg $14,347

Revenue Sources

42%

39%

State

41.7%

Local (property tax)

39.1%

Federal

19.1%

Funding is shared between state (42%) and local sources (39%), with notable federal support (19%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.

District Snapshot

107

Schools

48,251

Students

84%

Free Lunch

$22K

Per-Pupil

Graduation Rate81.6%

Opportunity Score32/100

StateMichigan →

School Rankings

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Strengths & Considerations

High per-student investment

Spends $22,389 per pupil — 56% above the national average of $14,347.

Range of school options

With 107 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.

High economic need in community

84% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.

Low opportunity scores

Median opportunity score of 32/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.

Location

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Detroit Public Schools Community District?

Detroit Public Schools Community District has 107 public schools, serving a total of 48,251 students.

What is the graduation rate for Detroit Public Schools Community District?

The graduation rate is 81.6%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.

How much does Detroit Public Schools Community District spend per student?

Detroit Public Schools Community District spends $22,389 per pupil — 56% above the national average of $14,347.

What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Detroit Public Schools Community District?

84% of students in Detroit Public Schools Community District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.

Are there charter schools in Detroit Public Schools Community District?

No, Detroit Public Schools Community District does not currently include any charter schools.

What grade levels does Detroit Public Schools Community District serve?

Detroit Public Schools Community District serves grades PK through UG, covering elementary level.

What is the opportunity score for Detroit Public Schools Community District?

The median opportunity score across schools in Detroit Public Schools Community District is 32/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.