Communication and Media Arts High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Detroit, Michigan 48219 · Detroit Public Schools Community District
#549 of 591 high schools in Michigan
#16141 of 16,910 nationally
About Communication and Media Arts High School
Communication and Media Arts High School is a public high located in Detroit, in the Detroit Public Schools Community District school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 349 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 14.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 549th of 591 ranked high schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 349.
There are 165 schools in Detroit; Communication and Media Arts High School ranks 69th of 151 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)7.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)27%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)76.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Communication and Media Arts High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 7.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Communication and Media Arts High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science
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692 students · 304 m away
Weston Preparatory Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
258 students · 474 m away
MadisonCarver Academy
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343 students · 568 m away
David Ellis Academy PK
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades PK–K
0 students · 595 m away
Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
847 students · 1.3 km away
Beech Elementary
Redford · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
457 students · 2.2 km away
Old Redford Academy Elementary
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
265 students · 2.2 km away
David Ellis Academy West
Redford · Charter other · Grades PK–12
725 students · 2.2 km away
Old Redford Academy Middle School
Detroit · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
241 students · 2.3 km away
Redford Service Learning Academy Campus
Redford · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
445 students · 2.4 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Communication and Media Arts High School a good school?
Communication and Media Arts High School has a Success Index (US) of 14.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #549 of 591 in Michigan. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Communication and Media Arts High School rank in Michigan?
Communication and Media Arts High School ranks #549 of 591 high schools in Michigan and #16141 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Communication and Media Arts High School?
Communication and Media Arts High School had 349 students in 2025.
Is Communication and Media Arts High School a elementary school or a high school?
Communication and Media Arts High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Communication and Media Arts High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Communication and Media Arts High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.