Legacy Charter Academy vs Pershing High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 893 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Legacy Charter Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
738 students
Pershing High School
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
415 students
| Measure | Legacy Charter Academy Detroit, Michigan | Pershing High School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1370 of 1,581 | #586 of 591 |
| National rank | #46338 of 50,301 | #16714 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 738 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 738 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.7% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 5% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Legacy Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.5 vs 8.4).
- •Legacy Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (32% vs 5%).
- •Legacy Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 5%).
- •Pershing High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.3% vs 96.7%).
- •Pershing High School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 18.5).
- •Legacy Charter Academy is the larger school with 738 students compared with 415.
- •Legacy Charter Academy is a charter school while Pershing 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 Legacy Charter Academy better than Pershing High School?
On the Success Index (US), Legacy Charter Academy ranks higher (17.5 vs 8.4 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 Legacy Charter Academy and Pershing High School?
About 893 m in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Legacy Charter Academy: 738. Pershing High School: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Legacy Charter Academy and Pershing High School rank in Michigan?
Legacy Charter Academy is 1370th of 1,581 and Pershing High School is 586th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).