Detroit Leadership Academy High School vs The Dearborn Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 375 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Detroit Leadership Academy High School
Detroit · Charter high · Grades 7–12
271 students
The Dearborn Academy
Dearborn · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
518 students
| Measure | Detroit Leadership Academy High School Detroit, Michigan | The Dearborn Academy Dearborn, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #558 of 591 | #1361 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #16464 of 16,910 | #46089 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 271 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 25% |
| city | Detroit | Dearborn |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Dearborn Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.0 vs 11.7).
- •The Dearborn Academy does better on math proficiency (25% vs 2.5%).
- •The Dearborn Academy does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 12%).
- •Detroit Leadership Academy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.3% vs 94.2%).
- •The Dearborn Academy does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.9).
- •The Dearborn Academy is the larger school with 518 students compared with 271.
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 Leadership Academy High School better than The Dearborn Academy?
On the Success Index (US), The Dearborn Academy ranks higher (18.0 vs 11.7 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 Leadership Academy High School and The Dearborn Academy?
About 375 m in a straight line, between Detroit and Dearborn in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Leadership Academy High School: 271. The Dearborn Academy: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Leadership Academy High School and The Dearborn Academy rank in Michigan?
Detroit Leadership Academy High School is 558th of 591 and The Dearborn Academy is 1361st of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).