Arbor Preparatory High School vs Detroit Community Schools High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 37 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arbor Preparatory High School
Ypsilanti · Charter high · Grades 9–12
278 students
Detroit Community Schools High School
Detroit · Charter high · Grades 9–12
299 students
| Measure | Arbor Preparatory High School Ypsilanti, Michigan | Detroit Community Schools High School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #409 of 591 | #477 of 591 |
| National rank | #12102 of 16,910 | #14138 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 278 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.8% | 83.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 34.5% |
| city | Ypsilanti | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arbor Preparatory High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.4 vs 26.2).
- •Detroit Community Schools High School does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Arbor Preparatory High School does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 15%).
- •Arbor Preparatory High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.8% vs 83.3%).
- •Detroit Community Schools High School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.4).
- •Detroit Community Schools High School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 278.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arbor Preparatory High School better than Detroit Community Schools High School?
On the Success Index (US), Arbor Preparatory High School ranks higher (35.4 vs 26.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arbor Preparatory High School and Detroit Community Schools High School?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Ypsilanti and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arbor Preparatory High School: 278. Detroit Community Schools High School: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arbor Preparatory High School and Detroit Community Schools High School rank in Michigan?
Arbor Preparatory High School is 409th of 591 and Detroit Community Schools High School is 477th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).