Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science vs Communication and Media Arts High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 304 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
692 students
Communication and Media Arts High School
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
349 students
| Measure | Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science Detroit, Michigan | Communication and Media Arts High School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #926 of 1,581 | #549 of 591 |
| National rank | #31789 of 50,301 | #16141 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 692 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 692 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.5% | 76.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 7.5% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 14.4).
- •Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science does better on math proficiency (52% vs 7.5%).
- •Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Communication and Media Arts High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.5% vs 92.5%).
- •Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 19.4).
- •Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science is the larger school with 692 students compared with 349.
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 Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science better than Communication and Media Arts High School?
On the Success Index (US), Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science ranks higher (40.2 vs 14.4 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 Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science and Communication and Media Arts High School?
About 304 m in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science: 692. Communication and Media Arts High School: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science and Communication and Media Arts High School rank in Michigan?
Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science is 926th of 1,581 and Communication and Media Arts High School is 549th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).