Cass Technical High School vs Dakota High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 36 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cass Technical High School
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,493 students
Dakota High School
Macomb · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,476 students
| Measure | Cass Technical High School Detroit, Michigan | Dakota High School Macomb, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #363 of 591 | #124 of 591 |
| National rank | #10718 of 16,910 | #4742 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,493 | 2,476 |
| Enrollment | 2,493 | 2,476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.3% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 51% |
| city | Detroit | Macomb |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dakota High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 41.0).
- •Dakota High School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 31%).
- •Cass Technical High School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 65%).
- •Dakota High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 62.3%).
- •Dakota High School does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 24.2).
- •Cass Technical High School is the larger school with 2,493 students compared with 2,476.
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 Cass Technical High School better than Dakota High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dakota High School ranks higher (64.1 vs 41.0 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 Cass Technical High School and Dakota High School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Macomb in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cass Technical High School: 2,493. Dakota High School: 2,476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cass Technical High School and Dakota High School rank in Michigan?
Cass Technical High School is 363rd of 591 and Dakota High School is 124th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).