For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 257 students in the neighborhood of Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Downtown Detroit are Capstonewayne Co Juvenile Detention Fac and Way Michigan. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 25%, which is less than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Capstonewayne Co Juvenile Detention Fac, with <50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Capstonewayne Co Juvenile Detention Fac
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3501 Hamtramck Dr
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 831-3510
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 831-3510
Grades: 6-12
| 107 students
Rank: #22.
Way Michigan
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
407 E Fort St
Detroit, MI 48226
(734) 494-2106
Detroit, MI 48226
(734) 494-2106
Grades: 6-12
| 119 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI include Capstonewayne Co Juvenile Detention Fac and Way Michigan.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Detroit, Detroit?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Detroit, Detroit.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown Detroit, Detroit?
the neighborhood of Downtown Detroit, Detroit public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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