Detroit Public Schools Community District

Detroit Public Schools Community District serves 48,548 students across 108 schools in Wayne County, with stable enrollment showing no growth from the prior year. The district operates 71 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 25 high schools with 3,019 teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1.

Academic performance metrics indicate performance gaps relative to state benchmarks. The district's graduation rate stands at 78.1%, compared to Michigan's state average of 85.5%. Dropout rate is 16.1%, and chronic absenteeism is notably high at 60.9%.

The student population reflects significant economic challenges, with 84.9% of students classified as economically disadvantaged. English learners represent 15.1% of enrollment, while 14.6% of students receive special education services. Racial demographics are predominantly Black (79.3%), followed by Hispanic (15.7%), White (2.5%), and Asian (1.6%) students.

Per-pupil spending of $21,562.02 exceeds Michigan's state average of $17,165, with a total operating budget of $1,034.9 million. The higher per-pupil investment relative to state average occurs within a context of high economic disadvantage and substantial chronic absenteeism rates that may require targeted intervention strategies to improve academic outcomes and attendance patterns.