Carver STEM Academy vs Detroit Leadership Academy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 915 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carver STEM Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
435 students
Detroit Leadership Academy High School
Detroit · Charter high · Grades 7–12
271 students
| Measure | Carver STEM Academy Detroit, Michigan | Detroit Leadership Academy High School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1530 of 1,581 | #558 of 591 |
| National rank | #49703 of 50,301 | #16464 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 435 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.3% | 82.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 2.5% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Detroit Leadership Academy High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.7 vs 9.0).
- •Carver STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (9% vs 2.5%).
- •Detroit Leadership Academy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.3% vs 91.3%).
- •Detroit Leadership Academy High School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.4).
- •Carver STEM Academy is the larger school with 435 students compared with 271.
- •Carver STEM Academy is a public school while Detroit Leadership Academy High School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Carver STEM Academy better than Detroit Leadership Academy High School?
On the Success Index (US), Detroit Leadership Academy High School ranks higher (11.7 vs 9.0 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 Carver STEM Academy and Detroit Leadership Academy High School?
About 915 m in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carver STEM Academy: 435. Detroit Leadership Academy High School: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver STEM Academy and Detroit Leadership Academy High School rank in Michigan?
Carver STEM Academy is 1530th of 1,581 and Detroit Leadership Academy High School is 558th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).