Detroit Lions Academy vs Detroit School of Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Detroit Lions Academy
Detroit · Public high · Grades 6–12
400 students
Detroit School of Arts
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
523 students
| Measure | Detroit Lions Academy Detroit, Michigan | Detroit School of Arts Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #531 of 591 | #514 of 591 |
| National rank | #15729 of 16,910 | #15254 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 400 | 523 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 523 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.3% | 70.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 7.5% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Detroit School of Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.0 vs 17.2).
- •Detroit Lions Academy does better on math proficiency (10% vs 7.5%).
- •Detroit School of Arts does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 10%).
- •Detroit School of Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.9% vs 91.3%).
- •Detroit Lions Academy does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.9).
- •Detroit School of Arts is the larger school with 523 students compared with 400.
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 Lions Academy better than Detroit School of Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Detroit School of Arts ranks higher (20.0 vs 17.2 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 Lions Academy and Detroit School of Arts?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Lions Academy: 400. Detroit School of Arts: 523. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Lions Academy and Detroit School of Arts rank in Michigan?
Detroit Lions Academy is 531st of 591 and Detroit School of Arts is 514th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).