For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 807 students in the neighborhood of Elmwood Park, Detroit, MI.
The top ranked public high school in Elmwood Park is Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Elmwood Park, Detroit, MI public high school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 48% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Elmwood Park, Detroit, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 68%, which is less than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School, with 76% 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 Elmwood Park, Detroit, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3200 E Lafayette St
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 494-7373
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 494-7373
Grades: 9-12
| 808 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Elmwood Park, Detroit, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Elmwood Park, Detroit, MI include Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Elmwood Park, Detroit?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Elmwood Park, Detroit.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Elmwood Park, Detroit?
the neighborhood of Elmwood Park, 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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