Detroit School of Arts
123 Selden St, Detroit, Michigan | (313) 494-6000
(313) 494-6000
#13,242-17,655 in National Rankings
Overall Score less than 25
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Grades
9-12
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
432
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Overview of Detroit School of Arts
Detroit School of Arts is ranked 480-673rd within Michigan. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Detroit School of Arts is 24%. The total minority enrollment is 98%, and 73% of students are economically disadvantaged. Detroit School of Arts is 1 of 28 high schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Detroit School of Arts 2024 Rankings
Detroit School of Arts is ranked #13,242-17,655 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.
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SCORECARD
Took at Least One AP® Exam
24%Passed at Least One AP® Exam
4%Mathematics Proficiency
3%Reading Proficiency
21%Science Proficiency
13%Graduation Rate
92%
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Students/Teachers at Detroit School of Arts
These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
432
Student Enrollment by Grade:
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Student Diversity:
97.9%
Minority Enrollment
97.9%
Minority Enrollment
93.8%
Black
2.1%
White
1.6%
Hispanic
1.4%
Two or More Races
0.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.2%
Asian
0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Gender Distribution:
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)
73%
Free Lunch Program (% of total)
71%
Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)
2%
Full-Time Equivalent Teachers
35
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Test Scores at Detroit School of Arts
U.S. News calculates these values for schools based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).
Subject Proficiency:
Michigan administered the Michigan Merit Examination SAT and Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress to high school students. These figures display how well the school as a whole performed in reading, mathematics, and science.
3
6
30
21
17
50
13
7
40
Mathematics
Reading
Science
Subject Proficiency Distribution:
Math
Reading
Overall Student Performance
This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.
Percentile Score on Michigan Merit Examination SAT and Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress
6.0%
Michigan Merit Examination SAT and Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations
Somewhat Below Expectations
Underserved Student Performance
This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups.
Percentage of Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
12.3%
Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students
-10.1%
College-Ready Student Performance
High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.
National Percentile on College-level Exams
45.8%
Exam(s) Used for Index
AP®
Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance
Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP® exams. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available.
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
24%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
4%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
17%
Exam Pass Rate
13%
School Data
School profile information is based on government data.
Graduation Rate
92% (around state median)
Grades Served
9-12
Setting
Large City
Charter School
No
Magnet School
No
Eligible for Title I Funding
Yes
District
This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.
Total Schools
28
Total Students
15,375
College Readiness (district average)
3.9
Proficient in Reading (district average)
17%
Proficient in Mathematics (district average)
6%
Proficient in Science (district average)
7%
Subject Proficiency Comparison (Reading vs. Mathematics)
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School Location
123 Selden St
Detroit, Michigan 48201
#13,242-17,655 in National Rankings
#480-673 in Michigan High Schools
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Data are based on the 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 academic years.
AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.
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