For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,190 students in 48224, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in 48224, MI are East English Village Preparatory Academy At Finney and Denby High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 48224 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in 48224, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 48224 have a Graduation Rate of 66%, which is less than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Denby High School, with 70-74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 48224, MI Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East English Village Preparatory Academy At Finney
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5020 Cadieux Rd
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 873-0655
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 873-0655
Grades: 9-12
| 678 students
Rank: #22.
Denby High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12800 Kelly Rd
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 866-7200
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 866-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 512 students
48224, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10215 King Richard
Detroit, MI 48224
Detroit, MI 48224
Grades: K-8
| 379 students
10125 King Richard
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 417-9350
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 417-9350
Grades: K-8
| 276 students
4290 Marseilles St
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 417-9370
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 417-9370
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
11433 Beaconsfield
Detroit, MI 48224
(248) 658-5600
Detroit, MI 48224
(248) 658-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
Marvin L Winans Academy Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
9740 Mckinney St
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 640-4610
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 640-4610
Grades: K-5
| 195 students
Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
9740 Mckinney St
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 640-4610
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 640-4610
Grades: 6-8
| 90 students
5959 Whittier Street
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 886-6070
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 886-6070
Grades: K-8
| 482 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 48224, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in 48224, MI include East English Village Preparatory Academy At Finney and Denby High School.
How many public high schools are located in 48224?
2 public high schools are located in 48224.
What is the racial composition of students in 48224?
48224 public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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