Detroit Community Schools High School vs KIPP Detroit Imani Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.3 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
KIPP Detroit Imani Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–2
91 students
| Measure | Detroit Community Schools High School Detroit, Michigan | KIPP Detroit Imani Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #477 of 591 | #1257 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #14138 of 16,910 | #42364 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 299 | 91 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 91 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | – |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | – |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Detroit Community Schools High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.2 vs 23.9).
- •Detroit Community Schools High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.3% vs 97.8%).
- •Detroit Community Schools High School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.2).
- •Detroit Community Schools High School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 91.
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 KIPP Detroit Imani Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Detroit Community Schools High School ranks higher (26.2 vs 23.9 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 KIPP Detroit Imani Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Community Schools High School: 299. KIPP Detroit Imani Academy: 91. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Community Schools High School and KIPP Detroit Imani Academy rank in Michigan?
Detroit Community Schools High School is 477th of 591 and KIPP Detroit Imani Academy is 1257th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).