Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences vs Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 267 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
694 students
Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
976 students
| Measure | Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Detroit, Michigan | Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 5 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1577 of 1,581 | #580 of 591 |
| National rank | #50194 of 50,301 | #16669 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 694 | 976 |
| Enrollment | 694 | 976 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 75.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 4% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (9.1 vs 5.0).
- •Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences does better on math proficiency (5% vs 4%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (16% vs 11%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.5% vs 98.7%).
- •Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 23.8).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School is the larger school with 976 students compared with 694.
- •Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences is a charter school while Martin Luther King Jr Senior 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 Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences better than Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School ranks higher (9.1 vs 5.0 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 Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences and Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School?
About 267 m in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences: 694. Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School: 976. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences and Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School rank in Michigan?
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences is 1577th of 1,581 and Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School is 580th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).