For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,729 students in 48202, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in 48202, MI are Frederick Douglass Academy For Young Men, University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh and University Preparatory Academy Psad High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 48202 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in 48202, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 48202 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is University Preparatory Academy Psad High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 48202, MI Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frederick Douglass Academy For Young Men
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9026 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 596-3555
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 596-3555
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Rank: #22.
University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
485 W Milwaukee St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 481-4000
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 481-4000
Grades: 6-12
| 882 students
Rank: #33.
University Preparatory Academy Psad High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Antoinette St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 874-4340
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 874-4340
Grades: 9-12
| 567 students
Rank: #44.
Dpscd Virtual School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9026 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-6897
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-6897
Grades: K-12
| 200 students
48202, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Barsamian Preparatory Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
7650 2nd Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-1288
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-1288
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
5250 John R
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 202-6082
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 202-6082
Grades: 4-12
| 23 students
8401 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 494-8080
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 494-8080
Grades: 4-8
| 198 students
9026 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-3050
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-3050
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
8000 John C. Lodge Freeway
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-2944
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-2944
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
8726 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 866-0533
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 866-0533
Grades: PK
| 25 students
9026 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-1250
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-1250
Grades: 9-12
| 1,181 students
556 Custer St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 308-5364
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 308-5364
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7375 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 309-1634
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 309-1634
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
Riverside Preparatory Middle College Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
30 Josephine St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 285-9246
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 285-9246
Grades: 9-12
| 157 students
317 Harper Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 922-8088
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 922-8088
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
2884 E. Grand Boulevard
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 866-0533
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 866-0533
Grades: PK
| 54 students
8700 Byron Street
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-3070
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-3070
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
5310 St. Antoine
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 831-0100
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 831-0100
Grades: 6-8
| 357 students
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
435 Amsterdam St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 309-0552
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 309-0552
Grades: K-5
| 470 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 48202, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in 48202, MI include Frederick Douglass Academy For Young Men, University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh and University Preparatory Academy Psad High School.
How many public high schools are located in 48202?
4 public high schools are located in 48202.
What is the racial composition of students in 48202?
48202 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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