Central High School vs Hope Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High School
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
403 students
Hope Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
430 students
| Measure | Central High School Detroit, Michigan | Hope Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #576 of 591 | #1549 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #16646 of 16,910 | #49930 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 403 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.1% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 7% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (9.5 vs 7.7).
- •Hope Academy does better on math proficiency (7% vs 5%).
- •Central High School does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 12%).
- •Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.1% vs 98.4%).
- •Hope Academy does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.5).
- •Hope Academy is the larger school with 430 students compared with 403.
- •Central High School is a public school while Hope 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 Central High School better than Hope Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Central High School ranks higher (9.5 vs 7.7 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 Central High School and Hope Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High School: 403. Hope Academy: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High School and Hope Academy rank in Michigan?
Central High School is 576th of 591 and Hope Academy is 1549th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).