Summary:
The 48208 zip code of Detroit, Michigan is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 3 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. These schools are part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, which is ranked 549 out of 613 districts in Michigan and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the schools in this area, George Crockett Academy, a public charter elementary/middle school, stands out with the highest proficiency rates in several subject areas compared to the district and state averages. For example, in 2024-2025, 45.9% of 8th graders were proficient in PSAT English Language Arts, compared to 65.3% statewide. The school also has a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, indicating it serves a high-need population. Additionally, Detroit Lions Academy, a public 6-12 school, has relatively strong graduation and dropout rates compared to the other high schools in the data set.
However, the data reveals significant challenges facing the schools in this zip code. All schools had high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 29.5% to 29.5% in 2023-2024, and proficiency rates on state assessments and college readiness exams were generally low, with most falling well below state averages. The schools serve high-poverty populations, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 83.61% to 100%, and per-student spending varied widely, from $10,494 at Covenant High School Central to $26,974 at Northwestern High School.
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