Best high schools in Detroit Public Schools Community District (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 20 schools in Detroit Public Schools Community District, Michigan. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Michigan.
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- 152Renaissance High SchoolDetroit · Public High44% Math proficiency · 1,197 students
- 241Cass Technical High SchoolDetroit · Public High31% Math proficiency · 2,493 students
- 320Detroit School of ArtsDetroit · Public High7.5% Math proficiency · 523 students
- 418Northwestern High SchoolDetroit · Public High12% Math proficiency · 305 students
- 517Detroit Lions AcademyDetroit · Public High10% Math proficiency · 400 students
- 617Frederick Douglass Academy for Young MenDetroit · Public High7.5% Math proficiency · 68 students
- 717Crockett Midtown High School of Science and MedicineDetroit · Public High7.5% Math proficiency · 191 students
- 815Davis Aerospace Technical High School at GolightlyDetroit · Public High5% Math proficiency · 96 students
- 914Communication and Media Arts High SchoolDetroit · Public High7.5% Math proficiency · 349 students
- 1011Cody High SchoolDetroit · Public High2.5% Math proficiency · 563 students
- 1111East English Village Preparatory Academy at FinneyDetroit · Public High6% Math proficiency · 639 students
- 1210Mumford High SchoolDetroit · Public High3% Math proficiency · 850 students
- 1310Western International High SchoolDetroit · Public High6% Math proficiency · 1,959 students
- 1410Central High SchoolDetroit · Public High5% Math proficiency · 403 students
- 1510Southeastern High SchoolDetroit · Public High5% Math proficiency · 602 students
- 169Martin Luther King Jr Senior High SchoolDetroit · Public High4% Math proficiency · 976 students
- 179Denby High SchoolDetroit · Public High2.5% Math proficiency · 464 students
- 189Henry Ford High SchoolDetroit · Public High2.5% Math proficiency · 607 students
- 198Osborn High SchoolDetroit · Public High7.5% Math proficiency · 403 students
- 208Pershing High SchoolDetroit · Public High5% Math proficiency · 415 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Renaissance High School Detroit · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 52.3 Top 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 1,197 |
| 2 | Cass Technical High School Detroit · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 41.0 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 2,493 |
| 3 | Detroit School of Arts Detroit · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 20.0 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 523 |
| 4 | Northwestern High School Detroit · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 17.8 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 305 |
| 5 | Detroit Lions Academy Detroit · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 17.2 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 400 |
| 6 | Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men Detroit · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 17.0 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 68 |
| 7 | Crockett Midtown High School of Science and Medicine Detroit · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 16.5 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 191 |
| 8 | Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly Detroit · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 14.6 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 96 |
| 9 | Communication and Media Arts High School Detroit · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 14.4 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 349 |
| 10 | Cody High School Detroit · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 11.3 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 563 |
| 11 | East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney Detroit · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 10.9 Lower 50% | 6% Math proficiency | 639 |
| 12 | Mumford High School Detroit · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 10.2 Lower 50% | 3% Math proficiency | 850 |
| 13 | Western International High School Detroit · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 10.1 Lower 50% | 6% Math proficiency | 1,959 |
| 14 | Central High School Detroit · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 9.5 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 403 |
| 15 | Southeastern High School Detroit · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 9.5 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 602 |
| 16 | Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School Detroit · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 9.1 Lower 50% | 4% Math proficiency | 976 |
| 17 | Denby High School Detroit · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 9.0 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 464 |
| 18 | Henry Ford High School Detroit · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 8.6 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 607 |
| 19 | Osborn High School Detroit · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 8.4 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 403 |
| 20 | Pershing High School Detroit · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 8.4 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 415 |
Renaissance High School in Detroit leads the 2025 list of high schools in Detroit Public Schools Community District with a Success Index (US) of 52.3. Of the 20 schools shown, 20 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Michigan high schools rankings, every school on the Detroit Public Schools Community District page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Detroit Public Schools Community District?
Renaissance High School in Detroit, Michigan ranks first among high schools in Detroit Public Schools Community District with a Success Index (US) of 52.3 out of 100 (Enrollment: 1,197).
How are high schools in Detroit Public Schools Community District ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.