For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 792 students in 48216, MI.
The top ranked public charter schools in 48216, MI are Covenant High School Southwest, Escuela Avancemos and Detroit Public Safety Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 48216 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 48216, MI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 48216, MI Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Covenant High School Southwest
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1450 25th St
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 297-8720
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 297-8720
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
Rank: #22.
Escuela Avancemos
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2635 Howard St
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 596-0079
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 596-0079
Grades: K-8
| 422 students
Rank: #33.
Detroit Public Safety Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Rosa Parks Blvd
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 965-6916
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 965-6916
Grades: 6-12
| 176 students
48216, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2635 Howard St
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 963-7757
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 963-7757
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 48216, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in 48216, MI include Covenant High School Southwest, Escuela Avancemos and Detroit Public Safety Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 48216?
3 public charter schools are located in 48216.
What is the racial composition of students in 48216?
48216 public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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