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Best Detroit Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 57 public high schools serving 25,666 students in Detroit, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Detroit, MI are Jerry L White Center, Covenant High School East and Capstonewayne Co Juvenile Detention Fac. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Detroit, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Detroit have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Detroit, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cass Technical High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Detroit, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jerry L White Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14804 W Mcnichols Rd
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 416-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Covenant High School East
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9100 Gratiot Ave
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 267-4315
Gr: 9-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Capstonewayne Co Juvenile Detention Fac
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3501 Hamtramck Dr
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 831-3510
Gr: 4-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Detroit Lions Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2001 W Warren Ave
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 852-9677
Gr: 6-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Turning Point Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18501 Waltham St
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 347-8900
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Renaissance High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6565 W Outer Dr
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 416-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,197 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #77.
Covenant High School Southwest
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1450 25th St
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 297-8720
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Covenant High School Central
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2959 Martin Luther King Jr Blv
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 899-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Pathways Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11340 E Jefferson Ave
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 209-3803
Gr: 7-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Cass Technical High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2501 2nd Ave
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 263-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,493 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Frederick Douglass Academy For Young Men
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9026 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 596-3555
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Way Academy Chicago Site
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
19321 W Chicago St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 444-9398
Gr: 6-12 | 76 students
Rank: #1313.
The School At Marygrove
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8425 W Mcnichols Rd
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 335-1331
Gr: K-12 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Way Academy Vernor Site
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8701 W Vernor Hwy
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 444-8082
Gr: 6-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 68:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1515.
Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3403 Saint Aubin St
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 877-9381
Gr: 9-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #1616.
Cesar Chavez Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1761 Waterman St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 551-0611
Gr: 9-12 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Hope Of Detroit Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4443 N Campbell St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 897-8720
Gr: K-10 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Davis Aerospace Technical High School At Golightly
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Dickerson St
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 822-8820
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #1919.
Crockett Midtown High School Of Science And Medicine
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
571 Mack Ave
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 494-1805
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
Joy Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15055 Dexter Ave
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 340-0023
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #2121.
David Ellis Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
18977 Schaefer Hwy
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 450-0642
Gr: PK-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2222.
East English Village Preparatory Academy At Finney
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5020 Cadieux Rd
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 873-0655
Gr: 9-12 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #2323.
Lincolnking Adamsyoung Grove Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13436 Grove St
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 522-7602
Gr: 9-12 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1
Rank: #2424.
Detroit School Of Arts
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
123 Selden St
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 494-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2525.
Academy Of The Americas High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5680 Konkel St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 335-1310
Gr: 4-12 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
New Paradigm College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4001 29th St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 852-1500
Gr: PK-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Detroit Leadership Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5845 Auburn St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 769-2015
Gr: 7-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Central High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2425 Tuxedo St
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 252-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 E Lafayette St
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 494-7373
Gr: 9-12 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #3030.
Hope Of Detroit Academy Middlehigh
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4444 35th St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 788-1122
Gr: K-12 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
485 W Milwaukee St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 481-4000
Gr: 6-12 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Dpscd Virtual School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9026 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-6897
Gr: K-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Detroit Community Schools High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12675 Burt Rd
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 537-3570
Gr: 9-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Detroit Public Safety Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 Rosa Parks Blvd
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 965-6916
Gr: 6-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #3535.
Mumford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
17525 Wyoming St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 416-7064
Gr: 9-12 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Detroit, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Detroit, MI include Jerry L White Center, Covenant High School East and Capstonewayne Co Juvenile Detention Fac.
How many public high schools are located in Detroit?
58 public high schools are located in Detroit.
What is the racial composition of students in Detroit?
Detroit public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Detroit are often viewed compared to one another?

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