For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 315 students in the neighborhood of Dexter Linwood, Detroit, MI.
The top-ranked public high school in Dexter Linwood is Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Dexter Linwood, Detroit, MI public high school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Dexter Linwood, Detroit, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 42%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School, with 55-59% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Dexter Linwood, Detroit, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2425 Tuxedo St
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 252-3000
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 252-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Dexter Linwood, Detroit, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Dexter Linwood, Detroit, MI include Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Dexter Linwood, Detroit?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Dexter Linwood, Detroit.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Dexter Linwood, Detroit?
the neighborhood of Dexter Linwood, Detroit public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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