Detroit Community Schools High School vs Detroit Leadership Academy K8
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.
Detroit Community Schools High School
Detroit · Charter high · Grades 9–12
299 students
Detroit Leadership Academy K8
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
486 students
| Measure | Detroit Community Schools High School Detroit, Michigan | Detroit Leadership Academy K8 Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #477 of 591 | #1523 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #14138 of 16,910 | #49571 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 299 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 7.5% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Detroit Community Schools High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.2 vs 9.5).
- •Detroit Community Schools High School does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 7.5%).
- •Detroit Community Schools High School does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 12%).
- •Detroit Community Schools High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.3% vs 91.2%).
- •Detroit Community Schools High School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.8).
- •Detroit Leadership Academy K8 is the larger school with 486 students compared with 299.
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 Community Schools High School better than Detroit Leadership Academy K8?
On the Success Index (US), Detroit Community Schools High School ranks higher (26.2 vs 9.5 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 Community Schools High School and Detroit Leadership Academy K8?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Community Schools High School: 299. Detroit Leadership Academy K8: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Community Schools High School and Detroit Leadership Academy K8 rank in Michigan?
Detroit Community Schools High School is 477th of 591 and Detroit Leadership Academy K8 is 1523rd of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).