Cass Technical High School vs Detroit Public Safety Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 1.6 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
Detroit Public Safety Academy
Detroit · Charter high · Grades 6–12
156 students
| Measure | Cass Technical High School Detroit, Michigan | Detroit Public Safety Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #363 of 591 | #566 of 591 |
| National rank | #10718 of 16,910 | #16544 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 2,493 | 156 |
| Enrollment | 2,493 | 156 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.3% | 82.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 2.5% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cass Technical High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.0 vs 10.8).
- •Cass Technical High School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 2.5%).
- •Cass Technical High School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 7.5%).
- •Cass Technical High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.3% vs 82.7%).
- •Detroit Public Safety Academy does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 24.2).
- •Cass Technical High School is the larger school with 2,493 students compared with 156.
- •Cass Technical High School is a public school while Detroit Public Safety Academy 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 Cass Technical High School better than Detroit Public Safety Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Cass Technical High School ranks higher (41.0 vs 10.8 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 Detroit Public Safety Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cass Technical High School: 2,493. Detroit Public Safety Academy: 156. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cass Technical High School and Detroit Public Safety Academy rank in Michigan?
Cass Technical High School is 363rd of 591 and Detroit Public Safety Academy is 566th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).