For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,278 students in Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,278 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#563 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
95%
18%
% White
1%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,117 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,318 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,117
$18,510
Spending / Student
$9,318
$17,693
Best Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Detroit Edison Public School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1903 Wilkins St
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 833-1100
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 833-1100
Gr: PK-8 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3402 Saint Aubin St
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 877-9381
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 877-9381
Gr: 9-12 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District?
Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,278 students.
What is the rank of Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District?
Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District is ranked #598 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District?
95% of Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District?
Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,318 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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