Mackenzie High School serves 1,626 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,626 students
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
100%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mackenzie High School?
1,626 students attend Mackenzie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Mackenzie High School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mackenzie High School?
Mackenzie High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mackenzie High School offer ?
Mackenzie High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mackenzie High School part of?
Mackenzie High School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
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