Western International High School

Public 9-12

 1500 Scotten St
       Detroit, MI  48209-2139


(313) 849-4758

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
720th of 735 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,270 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  25.7 Help
Number of students:  2,151

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
72.3%
African American:
19.6%
White:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.6% Help


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Compare Details Western International High School ranks worse than 98% of high schools in Michigan. It also ranks 8th among 14 ranked high schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.03. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Western International High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (72.3%), African American (19.6%), White (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Western International High School is 25.7, which is the highest among 25 high schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Western International High School is $18,270. 20 high schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Western International High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Western International High School 720th of 735 Michigan public high schools. (See Western International High School in the ranking list.)

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Detroit Public Schools Community District:

SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Public Schools Community District 567th of 606 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Western International High School

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Rank History for all students at Western International High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 3.46 648th 666 2.7%
2021 4.38 553rd 561 1.4%
2022 3.46 530th 531 0.2%
2023 4.03 720th 735 2.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Western International High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.79 59th 102 42.2%
2019 25.71 20th 27 25.9%
2023 17.25 31st 35 11.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Western International High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.50 270th 315 14.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Western International High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.46 604th 755 20.0%
2019 4.34 515th 532 3.2%
2022 3.98 368th 369 0.3%
2023 4.23 605th 614 1.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Western International High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.26 604th 710 14.9%
2019 2.91 537th 554 3.1%
2023 2.24 607th 611 0.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Western International High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.70 619th 707 12.4%
2019 1.70 537th 543 1.1%
2023 3.32 604th 611 1.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Western International High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.55 178th 254 29.9%
2023 11.63 164th 170 3.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Western International High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.07 177th 201 11.9%
2019 4.84 96th 97 1.0%
2021 8.19 63rd 64 1.6%
2023 3.48 190th 190 0.0%
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Rank History for White students at Western International High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.48 659th 708 6.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Western International High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 134 370 4 1352 16 0 2 0 1878
2018 153 376 1 1436 16 0 3 0 1985
2019 139 341 0 1392 3 0 5 0 1880
2020 156 364 2 1438 4 0 0 0 1964
2021 174 364 2 1460 6 0 1 0 2007
2022 163 403 2 1461 6 0 0 0 2035
2023 163 422 7 1555 3 0 1 0 2151

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Western International High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 1878 70.0 26.8 61.7
2018 1985 81.0 24.5 79.9
2019 1880 81.0 23.2 80.6
2020 1964 76.0 25.8 79.6
2021 2007 76.0 26.4 76.9
2022 2035 76.2 26.7 74.6
2023 2151 83.6 25.7 75.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Western International High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 1878 70.0 26.8 61.7
2018 1985 81.0 24.5 79.9
2019 1880 81.0 23.2 80.6
2020 1964 76.0 25.8 79.6
2021 2007 76.0 26.4 76.9
2022 2035 76.2 26.7 74.6
2023 2151 83.6 25.7 75.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Western International High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,993 (15.6%) $10,775 (84.4%) $12,769
2020 $2,183 (17.3%) $10,447 (82.7%) $12,630
2021 $1,794 (13.2%) $11,756 (86.8%) $13,550
2022 $6,596 (36.1%) $11,674 (63.9%) $18,270

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Western International High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 648th of 666 High schoolsRanks 720th of 735 High schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Western International High School)8.66.7
 1.9%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Detroit Public Schools Community District)17.715.4
 2.3%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Western International High School)21.117
 4.1%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Detroit Public Schools Community District)28.532.9
 4.4%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Western International High School)5.33.5
 1.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Detroit Public Schools Community District)11.411.7
 0.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students18802151
 14.4%
African American341422
 23.8%
American Indian33
Asian07
Hispanic13921555
 11.7%
Pacific Islander00
White139163
 17.3%
Two or More Races51
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.6%75.6%
 5%


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Western International High School ranks in the bottom 2.0% of Michigan high schools.

Students at Western International High School are 72% Hispanic, 20% African American, 8% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,151 students attended Western International High School.


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