Detroit International Academy for Young Women

Detroit International Academy for Young Women is an alternative public school serving 235 students in grades PK-12 in Detroit, Michigan, which is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District. The school has exhibited significant variability in its performance metrics over the years, with graduation rates ranging from 74.2% to 95.2% and dropout rates between 0% and 16.6%. While the school outperforms the district average on most assessments, it still lags behind state averages, suggesting room for improvement.

A major concern for the school is its very high chronic absenteeism rates, which have ranged from 29.5% to 66.1%, well above the state average of around 20%. This likely contributes to the inconsistency in the school's outcomes. Interestingly, the school spends significantly more per student, between $23,183 and $24,821, compared to the state average, indicating resources are being directed towards this high-need population. However, the variability in results suggests these resources may not be optimized.

Compared to other nearby alternative schools in the Detroit area, such as Center Line Preparatory Academy, Jardon Vocational School, and Joy Preparatory Academy, Detroit International Academy for Young Women appears to be performing at a similar level on key metrics like graduation rates and test scores. This suggests the challenges facing this school are not unique, but rather systemic issues within the broader Detroit public school system.