Chandler Park Academy High School vs Denby High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chandler Park Academy High School
Harper Woods · Charter high · Grades 9–12
688 students
Denby High School
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
464 students
| Measure | Chandler Park Academy High School Harper Woods, Michigan | Denby High School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #537 of 591 | #581 of 591 |
| National rank | #15879 of 16,910 | #16670 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 688 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 688 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.2% | 89.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 2.5% |
| city | Harper Woods | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chandler Park Academy High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.3 vs 9.0).
- •Chandler Park Academy High School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •Chandler Park Academy High School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Chandler Park Academy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.2% vs 89.9%).
- •Denby High School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.6).
- •Chandler Park Academy High School is the larger school with 688 students compared with 464.
- •Chandler Park Academy High School is a charter school while Denby High School is a public 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 Chandler Park Academy High School better than Denby High School?
On the Success Index (US), Chandler Park Academy High School ranks higher (16.3 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 Chandler Park Academy High School and Denby High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Harper Woods and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chandler Park Academy High School: 688. Denby High School: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chandler Park Academy High School and Denby High School rank in Michigan?
Chandler Park Academy High School is 537th of 591 and Denby High School is 581st of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).