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Detroit Leadership Academy High School

Public, Charter Grades 7-12

793^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 800 Michigan High Schools

Better than 1% of Michigan high schools

Summary

Detroit Leadership Academy High School is a small public charter school in Detroit, MI, serving 271 students in grades 7 through 12, where over 82% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

This school faces significant academic challenges. Statewide, it ranks in the bottom 1% of Michigan high schools, with proficiency rates that are a fraction of state averages—for example, only 6% of 11th graders were proficient in Social Studies and 6.3% of 10th graders in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 43% and 58%. Chronic absenteeism is a major concern, affecting 69% of students—more than double the state rate—and the four-year graduation rate is 69.8%, well below the state's 84%. The dropout rate recently spiked to 16.8%, more than double the state average. While per-student spending has risen to $18,739, this investment hasn't yet translated into better outcomes. There is one hopeful sign: 24% of 9th graders were proficient in English Language Arts, suggesting recent efforts with incoming students may be gaining traction.

Comparing this school to nearby options reveals a stark divide. Just a few miles away, Henry Ford Early College and Henry Ford Early College Advanced Manufacturing rank in the 98th percentile statewide with graduation rates above 96%. Even comprehensive schools in the Dearborn City School District, like Fordson High School and Dearborn High School, achieve proficiency rates 2–5 times higher, despite serving similar percentages of economically disadvantaged students. The Detroit Leadership Academy district ranks in the bottom 6% statewide, and the school's performance is more aligned with struggling neighbors like Cody High School. Performance has also been volatile year-to-year, making it difficult to predict future trends.

271

Students ?

16.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,739

Per pupil spending ?

82.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5845 Auburn St
Detroit, MI 48228-3905

(313) 769-2015

District: Detroit Leadership Academy

Racial breakdown:

African American:

94.5%

Hispanic:

1.8%

Two or more races:

1.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 10th percentile in 2016 → 1st in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Michigan average (12% vs 43% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (1st percentile)

!Graduation rate below the Michigan average (70% vs 84%)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school12%

District avg12%

Michigan avg43%

793^rd of 800

Michigan public high schools ?

Bottom 1%▼ down 9 pts since 2016

From bottom 10% (2016) to bottom 1% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

587^th of 625Detroit Leadership Academy among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2018	7.6	823 of 838	1.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	5.2	808 of 821	1.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	8.0	827 of 894	7.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	7.0	885 of 919	3.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2018	21.3	314 of 366	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2018	8.3	746 of 794	6.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2018	9.4	781 of 815	4.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2018	6.0	789 of 797	1.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	2.9	793 of 800	0.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	5.2	708 of 735	3.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	4.1	794 of 824	3.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	7.4	696 of 835	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	6.5	766 of 852	10.1%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	13.7	243 of 252	3.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	20.9	145 of 170	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	9.4	242 of 254	4.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	6.0	646 of 686	5.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	3.0	688 of 710	3.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	4.5	703 of 719	2.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	4.9	601 of 614	2.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	4.2	724 of 755	4.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	2.7	689 of 693	0.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	2.4	700 of 707	1.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

African American (2018)14th percentile+12 vs school

Female (2018)6th percentile+4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2018)4th percentile~ school

Male (2018)1st percentile~ school

High school

Female (2026)6th percentile+5 vs school

African American (2026)4th percentile+3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)2nd percentile~ school

Male (2026)1st percentile~ school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts14%-45 vs state

Social Studies6%-37 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)			PSAT Mathematics (2026)			SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2026)	SAT Mathematics (2026)	M-Step English Language Arts (2026)		M-Step Math (2026)		M-Step Science (2026)		M-Step Social Studies (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 9th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 10th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 9th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 10th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Detroit Leadership Academy High School	Public, Charter	7-12	5845 Auburn St	Detroit	48228	Wayne County	Detroit Leadership Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 769-2015	271	16	16.6	82.3%	3 (1.1%)	256 (94.5%)	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	2.9	793^rd of 800 public high schools	0.9%					(n/a)		24.0	6.3		328.6	338.9	365.4	345.4						2066.3		6.0	$18,739	$3,780	$14,958
Henry Ford Early CollegeAdvanced Manufacturing	Public	9-12	5101 Evergreen Rd	Dearborn	48128	Wayne County	Dearborn City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 827-6275	422	11	39.4	70.4%	395 (93.6%)	9 (2.1%)	6 (1.4%)	12 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	96.7	13^th of 800 public high schools	98.4%		83.7	85^th of 739 public high schools	88.5%	72		94.5	92.9		70.3	55.3	87.7	49.4						62.0		77.2	$12,461	$1,204	$11,257
Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy	Public	9-12	5101 Evergreen Rd	Dearborn	48128	Wayne County	Dearborn City School District	No	No	No	No	(313) 827-6275	24	1	24.0	75.0%	23 (95.8%)	1 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																	$25,477	$1,280	$24,197
Henry Ford Early College	Public	9-12	5101 Evergreen Rd	Dearborn	48128	Wayne County	Dearborn City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 827-6275	220	9	25.8	65.9%	193 (87.7%)	6 (2.7%)	5 (2.3%)	14 (6.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	96.3	18^th of 800 public high schools	97.8%		99.2	4^th of 739 public high schools	99.5%	14		551.8	542.7		531.2	54.5	585.0	60.0						61.5		79.5	$25,795	$1,621	$24,175
Clara B Ford Academy SDA	Public, Charter	5-12	20651 West Warren St	Dearborn Heights	48127	Wayne County	Clara B. Ford Academy (SDA)	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 436-0020	58	9	6.6	94.8%	17 (29.3%)	33 (56.9%)	2 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (10.3%)								(n/a)																	$27,525	$5,310	$22,215
Dearborn Magnet High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	22586 Ann Arbor Trl	Dearborn Heights	48127	Wayne County	Dearborn City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 827-4800	113	2	51.3	77.9%	101 (89.4%)	9 (8.0%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			353.3			296.0	352.0	304.6						2064.9		8.6	$28,447	$1,651	$26,795
Henry Ford Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	20900 Oakwood Blvd	Dearborn	48121	Wayne County	Henry Ford Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 982-6193	476	45	10.6	58.2%	125 (26.3%)	234 (49.2%)	109 (22.9%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	37	480^th of 800 public high schools	40.0%		36.7	462^nd of 739 public high schools	37.5%	18		52.0	50.0		17.3	19.8	49.5	22.3						24.0		36.0	$15,031	$1,052	$13,979
Cody High School	Public	9-12	18445 Cathedral St	Detroit	48228	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-9200	563	36	15.6	90.4%	17 (3.0%)	534 (94.8%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	6.7	747^th of 800 public high schools	6.6%		11.4	651^st of 739 public high schools	11.9%	96		12.3	13.0		4.8	6.5	7.7	349.4						6.9		27.5	$23,246	$3,062	$20,184
Dearborn High School	Public	9-12	19501 Outer Dr	Dearborn	48124	Wayne County	Dearborn City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 827-1600	1,775	91	19.5	64.8%	1,657 (93.4%)	50 (2.8%)	39 (2.2%)	23 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.3%)	51.7	347^th of 800 public high schools	56.6%		46.5	393^rd of 739 public high schools	46.8%	46		62.0	53.1		36.0	27.2	55.7	26.0						22.6		43.1	$17,114	$1,518	$15,596
WAY Academy Chicago Site	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	19321 W Chicago St	Detroit	48228	Wayne County	W-A-Y Academy	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(313) 444-9398	76	0		94.7%	0 (0.0%)	74 (97.4%)	2 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		366.0			334.7		368.0	350.0						2067.4		2080.1	$15,424	$3,618	$11,807

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In the 2024-25 school year, 271 students attended Detroit Leadership Academy High School.

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Students at Detroit Leadership Academy High School are 94% African American, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races, 1% White, 1% American Indian.

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Detroit Leadership Academy High School ranks in the bottom 0.9% of Michigan high schools.

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