EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T
March 10, 2012
Parent School Shopper Fa i r G u i d e
2nd annual
Co-SponSorS: Black Family Development, Detroit Parent Network, Detroit Regional Chamber, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, New Detroit, The Skillman Foundation, United Way for Southeastern Michigan
Excellent Schools Detroit (ESD) wishes to thank the many organizations that made
the 2012 Parent School Shopper Fair possible. ESD also would like to thank all the
schools that are participating today, sharing their stories with Detroit parents.
Co-SponSorS
BlackFamilyDevelopment,Inc.
DetroitParentNetwork
DetroitRegionalChamber
W.K.KelloggFoundation
NewDetroit
TheSkillmanFoundation
UnitedWayforSoutheasternMichigan
Weareplanningadditionalfairsforlatespringandthesummer.TheExcellentSchoolsDetroit
websitewillhaveupdates(www.excellentschoolsdetroit.org).
thank you
March2012
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taBle oF ContentSWelcome 2
HowWeSelectedSchoolstoparticipate 3
ChoosingaSchool:WhattoAskWhenYouVisitaSchool 4
ApplicationrequirementsandDeadlines 5
AbouttheSchoolprofiles 6
Schoolprofiles—30schools
ElementarySchools(11) 7
MiddleSchools(10) 19
HighSchools(9) 30
AboutExcellentSchoolsDetroit 40
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WelCome to the 2nd annual Parent School Shopper Fair
Thisisyourchancetofindagoodschoolforyourchild.
We’veinvitedtheelementary,middle,andhighschoolsfromthecityandnearby
suburbsthathavethebestacademicresultsforstudentsoverthepastthree
years.
Visittheirtables/exhibits.
AttendaDetroitParentNetworkworkshop.
Talktootherparentsandstudents.
Learnaboutanyapplicationrequirementsanddeadlines.
Andhavelunchonus.
Youhavethepowertomakearealdifferenceforyourchild…andjust
attendingthisfairisanimportantstep.
We’regladyou’rehere.
Andwe’rereadytodowhateverwecantohelpyoufindthebestschoolfor
yourchild.
Best,
Excellent Schools Detroit
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how We Selected Schools to ParticipateWeinvitedatotalof30schoolstoparticipateinthe
ParentSchoolShopperFair:11elementaryschools,
10middleschools,and9highschools.Theywere
chosenbasedontheirrecentacademicresults:
HighschoolsneededtohaveanaverageACT
compositescoreofatleast16.5between2009
and2011.TheACTisacollegeadmissionstest
thatall11thgradersinMichigantake.Thestate
averagewas19.2from2009to2011.
Elementaryandmiddleschoolshadtomeetor
exceedthestateaveragesinreadingandmath
between2008and2010orbetween2009and
2011.ThesescoreswerebasedontheMichigan
EducationalAssessmentProgram(MEAP)tests,
whichstudentsingrades3–8takeeveryyear.
Between2009and2011,thestateaveragein
readingwas66%meetingstandardsin5thgrade
and58%in8thgrade;theaverageinmathwas
39%in5thgradeand30%in8thgrade.
Allschoolsinsidecitylimitswereeligible.Schools
outsidethecitywereeligibleifatleast30%oftheir
studentsarefromDetroit.
Weunderstandthatparentslookformorethan
readingandmathtestscoreswhenchoosingthe
bestschoolfortheirchild.Andthisguidebook
includesadditionalinformationfromeachschool.
Plus,laterthisspringESDwillbepublishingamore
comprehensiveguidethatincludesinformationsuch
asstudentsurveys.
Butwebelieveaschool’sacademicperformance
isthemostimportantmeasure.Ifastudentisnot
learningthebasics—Englishandmath—itwill
bedifficultforhimorhertosucceedinthehigher
grades…orgraduateandenduponapathto
collegeoragoodcareer.Plus,inaschoolwhere
studentsarereallylearning,youcanbeconfident
thatothergoodthingsarehappening:students
aresafe,they’reinterested,andadultsareworking
togethertoprovidethenecessarysupport.
Informationonallschoolsinthecityand
eligiblesuburbanschoolscanbefoundin
ExcellentSchoolsDetroit’s2012 School
Report Card onourwebsite
(www.excellentschoolsdetroit.org).
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ChooSinG a SChoolWhat to ask When you Visit a School Whataretheschool’sstrengths?Whatareyou
knownfor?
Whatwilltheschooldaylooklikeformychild?
Whatsubjectswillheorshetake?
Whatstepsdoyoutaketomakesuremy
childandotherssucceed?Whatdoyoudoto
makesurestudentsstayongradelevel?What
percentagesofstudentsareongradelevelinthe
school?
Whatacademicsupportandresourcesdoyou
providestudentsbeforeorafterschool?Tutoring?
Extratimewithteachers?Homeworksessions?
Whatsupportisavailableforchildrenwithspecial
needs?Whatsupportisinplaceforchildrenwith
anIndividualizedEducationPlan(IEP)?Orfor
childrenwhosefirstlanguageisn’tEnglish?
Whatotheropportunitiesdostudentshave
suchasmusicandsports?Aretheyapartof
theschooldayorafterschool?Howdothese
offeringsconnecttoacademics?
Whatistheschool’spolicyforsafetyand
security?Howareparentsmadeawareofthe
policy?Whathappenstostudentswhoviolate
thepolicy?
Whatopportunitiesarethereforparentsto
beengaged?
Howdoyoukeepparentsinformedoftheir
child’sprogressbeyondreportcards?
Whatisyourpolicyonallowingastudent
toadvancetothenextgradeevenifheor
shedoesn’tmeetthestandards(“social
promotion”)?
Tellmeaboutthestaff.Whataretheir
qualifications?Howdiversearethey?Howare
theyselected?
Whatistheschool’soverallbeliefaboutthe
purposeofeducation?Whatisyourschool
preparingstudentsfor?
Whatdoestheschoolneedtodobetter?
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application requirements and deadlinesDifferentschoolshavedifferentapplicationrequirementsanddeadlines.Eachschoolhasspecificrequirements
(someofwhichisoutlinedintheindividualschoolprofilesthatfollow),buthereissomebasicinformation
thatmightbehelpful.
Type of School Requirements Deadlines
DetroitpublicSchoolOpen enrollment
Birthcertificate,proofof
immunizations,schooltranscript
March15–April16,2012
(Afterthisperiod,childrenare
assignedbyneighborhood
boundary)
DetroitpublicSchoolExam (such as Cass)
Applicationandentrancetest
Applicationsacceptedthrough
thefirstsixweeksofschool,and
entrancetestexamsgivenin
January
DetroitpublicSchoolApplication (such as Bates)
Variesbyschool,butgenerally
anapplication,reportcard,test
scores,studentessay
Applicationsacceptedthrough
March15,2012
regularpublichighschoolsoutsidethecity(such as University High
School in Ferndale)
Variesbyschool,butgenerally
openenrollmentVariesbyschool
publiccharterschoolsInside and outside the city
Variesbyschool,butgenerallyan
application,birthcertificate,proof
ofimmunizations,schooltranscript
Variesbyschool,February
throughAugust
privateschoolsInside and outside the city
Variesbyschool,butgenerallyan
application,entrancetest,school
transcript
Variesbyschool
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about the School ProfilesTheinformationcontainedintheschoolprofileson
thefollowingpageswasprovidedbytheschools
themselveswithoneexception—thetestscore
datawerepulleddirectlyfromExcellentSchools
Detroit’s2012 School Report Card.
Notallschoolsreportedtheinformationinthe
sameway.Nordidallschoolsreportinformationon
alloftheindicators.Andwedidnothaveachance
toindependentlyverifytheinformation.Forschools
thatdidnotsendusinformation,wewereable
toincludeonlytheircontactinformationandtest
scoredata.
Considertheseprofilesastartingpoint.Talktothe
schools.Readtheadditionalinformationtheybring
tothefairsorprovideontheirwebsites.Talkto
otherparentsandfamiliesabouttheirexperiences
attheschool.
Theupperleftcornerofeachprofiledescribesthe
gradesservedandthekindofschoolitis:
DPS,partoftheDetroitPublicSchoolssystem;
AtraditionalpublicschooloutsideDetroit,such
asUniversityHighinFerndale;
Apubliccharterschool,eitherinsideoroutside
Detroit;or
Aprivateschool,suchasCornerstoneandthe
UniversityofDetroitJesuit.Theseschoolscharge
tuition.Allothersarefree.
Theremainderoftheprofileprovidesinformation
thatparentssayisimportanttothem,suchasclass
size,extracurricularprograms,facilitiesavailable,and
readingandmathscores.
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elementary SChoolS
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ann arbor trail magnet SchoolDpS
GradespK–8
7635ChathamDetroit,MI48239
phone:313-274-8560Fax:313-274-8074
Hours:7:30–2:40pm
principal:[email protected]
EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T
AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:AnnArborTrailisanapplicationschool.Parentsmustsubmitacopyoftheirchild’spreviousyearsMEAPScores,reportcards,andacurrentimmunizationrecord.Allgradesareopen.Studentsingrades3–8shouldhavea3.0gradepointaverageorhigher.ApplicationsmustbesubmittedbyMarch15,2012.
Weareknownfor…strongacademicprograms. Schoolsize:525students
Averageclasssize:25:1students/teacher
Percentage of Grade5StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average
Beforecareprograms
Aftercareprograms
recessormandatoryp.E.
Uniforms
parentinvolvementpolicy
Englishlanguagelearnerservices
Specialeducationservices
Busroutes/stops:
Extracurriculars:ReadingInstructionMathematicsInstructionScienceInstructionHomeworkHelpTechnology/Video/MediaVisualArts/CraftsMusic
Sports:BoysBasketballGirlsBasketballCheerTeam
Facilities:MusicRoomComputerLabKitchen-FoodServiceClassroom
Foreignlanguagesoffered:SpanishFrench
READING MATH
AnnArborTrail 74.4% 29.5%
MichiganAverage 66.4% 39.4%
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alonzo W. Bates academyDpS
GradesK–8
19701WyomingDetroit,MI48221
phone:313-494-7000
Hours:8:00–3:25p.m.
principal:[email protected]
EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T
AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:ApplicationwindowiscurrentlyopentoobtaintestdateinJanuary2011.
Weareknownfor…academicrigor. Schoolsize:870students
Averageclasssize:29:1students/teacher
Percentage of Grade5StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average
Beforecareprograms
Aftercareprograms
recessormandatoryp.E.
Uniforms
parentinvolvementpolicy
oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices
Specialeducationservices
Busroutes/stops:
Extracurriculars:ArtMusicVocalComputerRoboticsSTEM
Sports:BoysBasketballGirlsBasketballGirlsVolleyball
Facilities:GymAuditoriumCafeteria
Foreignlanguagesoffered:Spanish
READING MATH
BatesAcademy 81.7% 53.4%
MichiganAverage 66.4% 39.4%
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Center for literacy and CreativityDpSCharter
GradesK–8
18401W.McnicholsDetroit,MI48219
phone:313-537-9400
Hours:7:55–3:10p.m.
principal:[email protected]
EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T
AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:OpenenrollmentMarch19throughApril20,2012.LotteryheldApril27,2012,ifnecessary.
Weareknownfor…workingwithparentsandthecommunitytoprovideanurturingenvironmentforat-riskstudentsthatpromotesthetotaldevelopmentandwelfareofthewholechildwithinaframeworkofmulti-agegrouping,thedisciplinesofcreativearts,literacy,andinnovativetechnology.
Schoolsize:99students
Averageclasssize:24:1students/teacher
Percentage of Grade5StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average
oBeforecareprograms
oAftercareprograms
recessormandatoryp.E.
Uniforms
parentinvolvementpolicy
oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices
Specialeducationservices
Busroutes/stops:
Extracurriculars:ChessClubMonthlyLadiesTea
Sports:
Facilities:
Foreignlanguagesoffered:
READING MATH
CenterforLiteracy 31.3% 21.9%
MichiganAverage 66.4% 39.4%
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Chrysler elementary SchoolDpS
GradesK–5
1445E.LafayetteStreetDetroit,MI48207
phone:313-494-8440
Hours:8:00–3:25p.m.
principal:[email protected]
EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T
AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:ApplicationwindowiscurrentlyopentoobtaintestdateinJanuary2011.
Weareknownfor…academicrigor. Schoolsize:870students
Averageclasssize:29:1students/teacher
Percentage of Grade5StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average
Beforecareprograms
Aftercareprograms
recessormandatoryp.E.
Uniforms
parentinvolvementpolicy
oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices
Specialeducationservices
Busroutes/stops:
Extracurriculars:ArtInstrumentalMusicVocalComputerRoboticsSTEM
Sports:BoysBasketballGirlsBasketballGirlsVolleyball
Facilities:GymAuditoriumCafeteria
Foreignlanguagesoffered:Spanish
READING MATH
Chrysler 83.5% 45.6%
MichiganAverage 66.4% 39.4%
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Cornerstone Schools private
GradespK–8
6861E.nevadaDetroit,MI48234
phone:313-892-1860,Ext.257(admissions)
Hours:8:10–3:15p.m.
principal:[email protected]
Website:www.cornerstoneschools.org
EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T
AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:OpenenrollmentstartsMarch2011.Applicationsarecurrentlybeingacceptedforwaitlist.Spaceisavailableforallgradelevels.
Weareknownfor…providingarigorousandacademicexcellenteducationinanurbancommunity,whileteachingtheprinciples,morals,andvaluesofChrist.
Schoolsize:545students
Averageclasssize:23:1students/teacher
Percentage of Grade5StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average
Beforecareprograms
Aftercareprograms
recessormandatoryp.E.
Uniforms
parentinvolvementpolicy
oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices
Specialeducationservices
Busroutes/stops:
Extracurriculars:AwardWinningAcademicGamesAwardWinningChessTeamRoboticsClubBoysScoutBrowniesDaisiesKarateGolfFencingPianoNationalJuniorHonorSociety
Sports:BasketballSoccerTrackVolleyball
Facilities:GymCafeteriaChapelMulti-purposeRoomPlato/Computer/ChemistryLabsKnowledgeCenterSt.JohnClinic
Foreignlanguagesoffered:SpanishMandarinChinese
READING MATH
Cornerstone 82.5% 43.8%
MichiganAverage 66.4% 39.4%
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detroit edison Public School academyDetroitCharter
GradespK–10(addinggrade11in2012)
1903WilkinsStreetDetroit,MI48207
phone:313-833-1100Fax:313-833-8653
Hours:7:50–3:35p.m.
principal:RalphC.Bland,[email protected]
Website:www.detroitedisonpsa.org
EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T
AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:Applicationsrequiredforallgradelevels.ApplicationdeadlineistheendofFebruary.Applicationrequirementsincludeup-to-dateimmunizationrecord,birthcertificate,mostrecentschooltranscript,andanyadditionalpaperwork.
Weareknownfor…maintainingacultureofachievement;empoweringstudentswithknowledgeandassessmentgoalswhilepreparingthemtotakeanactiveroleintheireducation;andpromotinghighexpectationsforexcellenceinacademicandsocialendeavors.
Averageclasssize:PK:5:1students/teacherK–5:24:1students/teacher6–8:30:1students/teacher9–10:20:1students/teacher
Percentage of Grade5StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average
Beforecareprograms
Aftercareprograms
recessormandatoryp.E.
Uniforms
parentinvolvementpolicy
oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices
Specialeducationservices
Busroutes/stops:
Extracurriculars:BandDEPSAYouthChoraleBoy/GirlScoutsNationalHonorSocietyEcoTekGreenTeam/GardenClubStudentHealthAdvisoryCouncilRoboticsFutureCityEngineeringProjectLeadTheWay–Pre-EngineeringAcademicGamesJuniorTechTeam/BroadcastingYouthLeadershipDebatePhotography/ArtClubsBookClubsTutorialServices
ForeignLanguageClubsServiceLearning
Sports:Boys/GirlsBasketballBaseballGirlsVolleyballSwimTeamBoys/GirlsTrackHighSchoolFootballCompetitiveDanceCompetitiveCheerleadingSoftballGolfSoccer(startingsoon)GymnasticsKarate
Facilities:Multi-PurposeGymnasiumCafetoriumComputerLabs/StudentiPadsMediaCentersWirelessEnvironmentAirConditionedPlaygroundLockerRoomsCommunityGardenScienceLabs
Foreignlanguagesoffered:WorldCulturesMandarinChineseFrenchSpanish
READING MATH
DetroitEdison 68.8% 38.4%
MichiganAverage 66.4% 39.4%
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detroit Service learning academyDetroitCharter
GradesK–8
21605W.7Milerd.Detroit,MI48219
phone:313-541-7619
Hours:7:30–3:30p.m./8:00–4:00p.m.
principal:[email protected]
Website:www.detroitsla.org
EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T
AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:Applicationrequired.OpenenrollmentforgradesK–8willbeginTuesdayFebruary1,2012,andendThursday,April5,2012.Interestedpartiesmayreceiveanapplicationbymail,atourwebsite,orinourmainoffice.Thereislimitedavailablilityingrades1–8and128spacesavailableinkindergarten.
Weareknownfor…preparingstudentsforacademicsuccess,lifelonglearning,leadership,andmeaningfulservicetothecommunity.
Schoolsize:
Averageclasssize:32:1students/teacher
Percentage of Grade5StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average
oBeforecareprograms
Aftercareprograms
recessormandatoryp.E.
Uniforms
parentinvolvementpolicy
oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices
Specialeducationservices
Busroutes/stops:N/A
Extracurriculars:Elementary/NationalJuniorHonor
SocietyGeekSquad3DDanceTeamDiamondLeagueMentoringProgramAcademicGamesCharacterCountsBandPRIDEMaleMentoringprogram
Sports:Boys/GirlsBasketballCheerleadingVolleyballTeeBall
Facilities:GymCafeteria2ComputerLabs2ComputerLiteracyLabsDigitalCafeScienceLab
Foreignlanguagesoffered:Spanish
READING MATH
DetroitServiceLearning 79.8% 44.6%
MichiganAverage 66.4% 39.4%
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mann elementary SchoolDpS
GradespK–5
19625ElmiraStreetDetroit,MI48228
phone:313-866-9580
Hours:9:00–4:10p.m.
principal:[email protected]
EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T
AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:Preschoolstudentsmustapplyinadvance.DeadlineforpreschoolapplicationisJune1,2011.
Weareknownfor…providingspecialattentionandcaretoourstudentsandfamilies.
Schoolsize:432students
Averageclasssize:25–30:1students/teacher
Percentage of Grade5StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average
Beforecareprograms
Aftercareprograms
recessormandatoryp.E.
Uniforms
parentinvolvementpolicy
oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices
Specialeducationservices
Busroutes/stops:
Extracurriculars:ReadingInstructionMathematicsInstructionScienceInstructionTechnology/Video/MediaMusicKarateChoirChessClubBookClubAfterschoolTutorialAcademicGames
Sports:BoysBasketballGirlsBasketballStepTeam
Facilities:
Foreignlanguagesoffered:FrenchSpanish
READING MATH
MannElementary 65.2% 38.7%
MichiganAverage 66.4% 39.4%
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martin luther king Jr. education Center academyDpSCharter
GradespK–6
16827AppolineSt.Detroit,MI48245
phone:313-341-4944
Hours:
principal:Dr.ConstancePrice
Website:users.ameritech.net/cprice/index.htm
EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T
AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:
Weareknownfor…offeringanacceleratedacademiccurriculumwithanemphasisonatechnology-basedenrichmentprogram.Individualizedinstructionisapriority,andthereareastructuredreadingprogramandforeignlanguageinstruction.
Schoolsize:240students
Averageclasssize:
Percentage of Grade5StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average
oBeforecareprograms
oAftercareprograms
recessormandatoryp.E.
oUniforms
oparentinvolvementpolicy
oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices
Specialeducationservices
Busroutes/stops:
Extracurriculars:MusicGleeClubCreativeWritingDance(Tap,Ballet,andModern)DramaVisualArts
Sports:
Facilities:
Foreignlanguagesoffered:
READING MATH
MartinLutherKingJr. 61.6% 43.0%
MichiganAverage 66.4% 39.4%
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thirkell elementary SchoolDpS
GradespK–5
772414thStreetDetroit,MI48206
phone:313-596-0990
Hours:8:15–3:20p.m.
principal:[email protected]
EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T
AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:Studentsmusthavea2.5gradepointaverageorbetter.Therearenodeadlines;wearenotanapplicationschool.
Weareknownfor…arigorousacademicprogramthatoffersart,physicaleducation,vocalandinstrumentalmusic,andcomputerscience.
Schoolsize:517students
Averageclasssize:21:1students/teacher
Percentage of Grade5StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average
Beforecareprograms
oAftercareprograms
recessormandatoryp.E.
Uniforms
parentinvolvementpolicy
oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices
Specialeducationservices
Busroutes/stops:2nd&3rdatBryon,Hazelwood,andClairmount;Holmur,LaSalle,VirginiaPark,andPingree
Extracurriculars:ReadingInstructionMathematicsInstructionScienceInstructionHomeworkHelpTechnology/Video/MediaVisualArts/CraftsMusicDanceBoyScoutsGirlScouts
Sports:BoysBasketballGirlsBasketballCheerleadingVolleyball
Facilities:ArtRoomMusicRoomComputerLab
Foreignlanguagesoffered:N/A
READING MATH
Thirkell 78.0% 63.2%
MichiganAverage 66.4% 39.4%
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thurgood marshall elementary SchoolDpS
GradespK–6
15531LinwoodStreetDetroit,MI48238
phone:313-494-8820
Hours:8:30–3:40p.m.
principal:[email protected]
EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T
AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:SchoolisopentocityofDetroitstudents.Neighborhoodstudentsreceivefirstpreference.
Weareknownfor…teacherswithhighexpectations,ourstudents’academicsuccess,andourCharacterEducationCurriculumthatisinfusedintoourteaching.
Schoolsize:385students
Averageclasssize:25:1students/teacher
Percentage of Grade5StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average
oBeforecareprograms
Aftercareprograms
recessormandatoryp.E.
Uniforms
parentinvolvementpolicy
Englishlanguagelearnerservices
Specialeducationservices
Busroutes/stops:
Extracurriculars:ReadingInstructionMathematicsInstructionDACAPChessAcademicGamesPlayworkRecessProgramHomeworkHelpDanceYouthDevelopment/LifeSkills
Sports:BoysBasketballGirlsBasketballCheerleading
Facilities:Multi-purposearea
Foreignlanguagesoffered:N/A
READING MATH
ThurgoodMarshall 50.4% 39.3%
MichiganAverage 66.4% 39.4%
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middle SChoolS
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alonzo W. Bates academyDpS
GradesK–8
19701WyomingDetroit,MI48221
phone:313-494-7000
Hours:8:00–3:25p.m.
principal:[email protected]
EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T
AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:ApplicationwindowiscurrentlyopentoobtaintestdateinJanuary2011.
Weareknownfor…academicrigor. Schoolsize:870students
Averageclasssize:29:1students/teacher
Percentage of Grade8StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average
Beforecareprograms
Aftercareprograms
recessormandatoryp.E.
Uniforms
parentinvolvementpolicy
oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices
Specialeducationservices
Busroutes/stops:
Extracurriculars:ArtMusicVocalComputerRoboticsSTEM
Sports:BoysBasketballGirlsBasketballGirlsVolleyball
Facilities:GymAuditoriumCafeteria
Foreignlanguagesoffered:Spanish
READING MATH
BatesAcademy 83.2% 61.0%
MichiganAverage 57.6% 29.5%
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Burton international SchoolDpS
GradespK–8
2001MartinLutherKingJr.Blvd.Detroit,MI48208
phone:313-596-3800
Hours:7:30–2:43p.m.
principal:[email protected]
EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T
AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:Applicationrequired.
Weareknownfor…academicsandassistingmiddleschoolstudentswithenrollmentintoplocalhighschools.
Schoolsize:794students
Averageclasssize:4–5:34:1students/teacher6–8:36:1students/teacher
Percentage of Grade8StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average
Beforecareprograms
Aftercareprograms
recessormandatoryp.E.
Uniforms
parentinvolvementpolicy
oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices
oSpecialeducationservices
Busroutes/stops:
Extracurriculars:SwimmingComputerArtForeignLanguagesGleeClubAcademicTeamRoboticsTeam
Sports:BasketballVolleyballSoccerFlagFootballCheerleadingDanceTeam
Facilities:GymCafeteria/AuditoriumSwimmingPool
Foreignlanguagesoffered:ArabicFrench
READING MATH
BurtonInternational 61.5% 40.3%
MichiganAverage 57.6% 29.5%
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Center for literacy and CreativityDpSCharter
GradesK–8
18401W.McnicholsDetroit,MI48219
phone:313-537-9400
Hours:8:00–3:25p.m.
principal:[email protected]
EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T
AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:OpenenrollmentMarch19throughApril20,2012.LotteryheldApril27,2012,ifnecessary.
Weareknownfor…workingwithparentsandthecommunitytoprovideanurturingenvironmentforat-riskstudentsthatpromotesthetotaldevelopmentandwelfareofthewholechildwithinaframeworkofmulti-agegrouping,thedisciplinesofcreativearts,literacy,andinnovativetechnology.
Schoolsize:99students
Averageclasssize:24:1students/teacher
Percentage of Grade8StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average
oBeforecareprograms
oAftercareprograms
recessormandatoryp.E.
Uniforms
parentinvolvementpolicy
oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices
Specialeducationservices
Busroutes/stops:
Extracurriculars:ChessClubMonthlyLadiesTea
Sports:
Facilities:
Foreignlanguagesoffered:
READING MATH
CenterforLiteracy 44.0% 40.0%
MichiganAverage 57.6% 29.5%
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Cornerstone Schools private
GradespK–8
6861E.nevadaDetroit,MI48234
phone:313-892-1860,Ext.257(admissions)
Hours:7:45–3:00p.m.
principal:[email protected]
Website:www.cornerstoneschools.org
EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T
AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:OpenenrollmentstartsMarch2011.Applicationsarecurrentlybeingacceptedforwaitlist.Spaceisavailableforallgradelevels.
Weareknownfor…providingarigorousandacademicexcellenteducationinanurbancommunity,whileteachingtheprinciples,morals,andvaluesofChrist.
Schoolsize:545students
Averageclasssize:23:1students/teacher
Percentage of Grade8StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average
Beforecareprograms
Aftercareprograms
recessormandatoryp.E.
Uniforms
parentinvolvementpolicy
oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices
Specialeducationservices
Busroutes/stops:
Extracurriculars:AmericanSignLanguageGolfStudentCouncilForensicSciencePianoWizardsDramaStringsSolo&ChoirFestivalAfricanAmericanStudiesMusicalTheatreAppreciationGirlPowerMentoringSuccessStrategiesforMiddleSchool
Boys
Sports:BasketballSoccerTrackVolleyball
Facilities:GymCafeteriaChapelMulti-purposeRoomPlato/Computer/ChemistryLabsKnowledgeCenterSt.JohnClinic
Foreignlanguagesoffered:SpanishMandarinChinese
READING MATH
Cornerstone 77.0% 17.8%
MichiganAverage 57.6% 29.5%
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detroit merit academyDetroitCharter
GradesK–8
1091AlterroadDetroit,MI48215
phone:313-331-3328Fax:313-331-3278
Hours:8:00–3:30p.m.
principal:[email protected]
Website:detroitmerit.heritageacademies.com
EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T
AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:LotteryisinFebruaryfortheupcomingschoolyear.Applicationsareaccepted,andiftherearenoopenings,studentsareplacedonawaitinglist.Openingsvarybygradewithlimitedavailabilitiyin7thand8thgrades.
Weareknownfor…strongacademics,highschoolplace-mentsuccess,andapositiveschoolculture.Ourstudentsarereallytalentedandmotivated.Theyunderstandwhattheyneedtodotosucceed,andtheyworkextremelyhardtomakethathappen.Staffarecaringanddedicated,andstudentsaresafetoexploreandlearn.Allchildrenknowwheretheyareatandwheretheyneedtogo.Weexpectallofourstudentstoattendandgraduatefromcollege.
Schoolsize:725students
Averageclasssize:22–30:1students/teacher
Percentage of Grade8StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average
Beforecareprograms
Aftercareprograms
recessormandatoryp.E.
Uniforms
parentinvolvementpolicy
oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices
oSpecialeducationservices
Busroutes/stops:
Extracurriculars:ArtsChoirWednesdayClubsRoboticsTeamMusicDramaKarateGymnasticsMadScienceAfterSchoolTutoring
Sports:Girls/BoysBasketballCheerleadingSwimClubCrossCountry
Facilities:GymAuditoriumCafetriaLibrary/MediaCenter
Foreignlanguagesoffered:Spanish
READING MATH
DetroitMeritAcademy 65.9% 31.5%
MichiganAverage 57.6% 29.5%
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Foreign language immersion and Cultural StudiesDpS
GradesK–8
6501WestouterDriveDetroit,MI48235
phone:313-651-2400
Hours:8:30–3:40p.m.
principal:[email protected]
EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T
AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:ApplicationsareacceptedforgradesK–3.Theschooldoesnotacceptstudentsafter3rdgrade.Applicantsareindividuallytestedandinterviewed.Studentsmustmaintainaminimum2.5gradepointaverageandgrade-levelequivalencyinreadingandmathtoremainintheprogram.Therearealsostrictbehaviorguidelines.TheapplicationprocessendsMarch15,2012.
Weareknownfor…achallenging,proficiency-baseddual-languageprograminFrench,Spanish,Chinese,orJapanese,aswellasrigorouscollege-preparatoryhighschoolreadiness.
Schoolsize:650students
Averageclasssize:25:1students/teacher
Percentage of Grade8StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average
Beforecareprograms
Aftercareprograms
recessormandatoryp.E.
Uniforms
parentinvolvementpolicy
oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices
oSpecialeducationservices
Busroutes/stops:DDOTWestOuterDrivestops
Extracurriculars:FutureCitiesScienceClubGirlScoutsBoyScoutsDanceMartialArtsChessClub
Sports:SoccerBasketballCheerleading
Facilities:
Foreignlanguagesoffered:SpanishFrenchJapaneseChinese
READING MATH
ForeignLanguageImmersion 68.6% 19.3%
MichiganAverage 57.6% 29.5%
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hamtramck academyCharteroutsideDetroit
GradesK–8
11420ConantSt.Hamtramck,MI48212
phone:313-368-7312
Hours:8:00–3:15p.m.
principal:ShawnLeonard
Website:www.hamtramckacademy.org
EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T
AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:OpenenrollmentendsFebruary25,2011.Kindergartenhas75spaces,andtherearefewerthan5spacesforgrades1–8.
Weareknownfor…servingadiversepopulationwithhighacademicachievementinanurbancommunity.
Schoolsize:490students
Averageclasssize:26:1students/teacher
Percentage of Grade8StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average
oBeforecareprograms
oAftercareprograms
recessormandatoryp.E.
Uniforms
parentinvolvementpolicy
Englishlanguagelearnerservices
Specialeducationservices
Busroutes/stops:
Extracurriculars:AcademicGamesDebateMaleMentoringNationalJuniorHonorSocietyStudentCouncilNewspaper
Sports:BasketballCross-countryVolleyball
Facilities:Multi-purposearea
Foreignlanguagesoffered:N/A
READING MATH
Hamtramck 64.3% 26.3%
MichiganAverage 57.6% 29.5%
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martin luther king Jr. education Center academyDpSCharter
GradespK–6
16827AppolineSt.Detroit,MI48245
phone:313-341-4944
Hours:
principal:Dr.ConstancePrice
Website:users.ameritech.net/cprice/index.htm
EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T
AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:
Weareknownfor…offeringanacceleratedacademiccurriculumwithanemphasisonatechnology-basedenrichmentprogram.Individualizedinstructionisapriority,andthereareastructuredreadingprogramandforeignlanguageinstruction.
Schoolsize:240students
Averageclasssize:
Percentage of Grade8StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average
oBeforecareprograms
oAftercareprograms
recessormandatoryp.E.
oUniforms
oparentinvolvementpolicy
oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices
Specialeducationservices
Busroutes/stops:
Extracurriculars:MusicGleeClubCreativeWritingDance(Tap,Ballet,andModern)DramaVisualArts
Sports:
Facilities:
Foreignlanguagesoffered:
READING MATH
MartinLutherKingJr. 73.1% 44.2%
MichiganAverage 57.6% 29.5%
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university of detroit Jesuitprivate
Grades7–12
8400S.CambridgeAve.Detroit,MI48221
phone:313-927-2323
Hours:8:00–2:45p.m.
principal:[email protected]
Website:uofdjesuit.org
EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T
Weareknownfor…beingacollegepreparatorythathastaughtyoungmenintheJesuit,CatholictraditioninDetroitsince1877.Ourgoalistoprepareyoungmennotjustfortherigorsofcollegebutfortherigorsoflife,providingstudentswithanexperiencetheywillcherishandholddearfortherestoftheirlives.
Schoolsize:
Averageclasssize:22students/teacher
Busroutes/stops:
AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:Studentsenteringgrades7–9mustcompletethefollowing:entranceexam,application,evaluationform,andsubmitreportcardsfromthelasttwoyears.Forstudentslookingtotransferintogrades10and11,pleasecall.DirectorofAdmissions–AtifLodhi:313-862-5400.
Percentage of Grade8StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average
oBeforecareprograms
oAftercareprograms
recessormandatoryp.E.
Uniforms
oparentinvolvementpolicy
oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices
oSpecialeducationservices
Collegecounseling
oInternships
Extracurriculars:Morethan40co-curricularclubs,aswellasbandandchoir
Sports:FootballSoccerTennisCrossCountryBasketballHockeySwimming&DivingBowlingSkiingWrestlingBaseballTrackLacrosseGolf
Facilities:TwoGymsCafeteriaLibraryCommonsAreaAtriumArea
Foreignlanguagesoffered:SpanishLatinChinese
READING MATH
UniversityofDetroitJesuit 88.1% 42.0%
MichiganAverage 57.6% 29.5%
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university Prep academy Science and mathDetroitCharter
Grades6–8
5100JohnrDetroit,MI48202
phone:313-832-8400
Hours:8:00–3:30p.m.
principal:[email protected]
Website:www.2upsm.org
EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T
AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:Ageneraladmissionsschoolthatrequiresfamiliestoapplyandparticipateinarandomlotteryiftherearemoreapplicantsthanavailableseats.The2012admissionsdeadlineisMarch12at4p.m.ThelotterywillbeheldMarch27.
Weareknownfor…smallclasssizes,rigorousscience,technology,engineering,andmathcurriculum,includingthenationallyacclaimedProjectLeadtheWayengineeringprogram,individualizedlearning,andarelentlessfocusonstudentsuccessandcollegeattendance.
Schoolsize:450students
Averageclasssize:20:1students/teacher
Percentage of Grade8StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average
Beforecareprograms
Aftercareprograms
recessormandatoryp.E.
Uniforms
parentinvolvementpolicy
oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices
Specialeducationservices
Busroutes/stops:Closetothebusroute#25—JeffersonAve.StopatJefferson&Chene.
Extracurriculars:TravelClub/StudyAbroadNationalSocietyofBlackEngineers
(NSBE)StudentChapterAcademicGamesLegoLeagueGardenClubTutoring(allsubjects)CommunityServiceClubBattleoftheBooksRoboticsFridayEnrichmentClasses
Sports:FootballBoysandGirlsBasketballCheerleadingSoccerVolleyballRowing(offsite)Track
Facilities:NewBuildingComputerlabAttachedtotheDetroitScienceCenterHigh-endsciencelabsEngineeringlab
Foreignlanguagesoffered:SpanishChinese
READING MATH
Universityprep 59.9% 31.0%
MichiganAverage 57.6% 29.5%
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hiGh SChoolS
31
Cass technical high SchoolDpS
Grades9–12
2501SecondAvenueDetroit,MI48201
phone:313-263-2000
Hours:8:00–3:15p.m.
principal:[email protected]
EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T
AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:CassTechisanexaminationhighschool.Eighth-gradestudentscanapplytotaketheHighSchoolExaminationTestforadmission.Studentswhoarenotadmittedviatestingmustsubmitanappealpacketforreviewanddisposition.Studentswhoappealmusthaveaminimum3.0cumulativegradepointaverage,96%attendancerate,andnostudentcodeofconductviolations.ApplicationdeadlinesareusuallyinlateOctober.AppealsmustbesubmittedduringAppealsWindow:Friday,April1,throughFriday,April29.
Weareknownfor…providingabroadrangeofacacemic,technical,social,andculturalexperiencesthatproducehigh-performingstudentswhoaresuccessfulincollegeandbecomecontributingmembersofsociety.
Schoolsize:2,143students
Averageclasssize:33:1students/teacher
Busroutes/stops:
AverageACTcomposite2009–11andFouryeargraduationrate2010
oBeforecareprograms
Aftercareprograms
orecessormandatoryp.E.
Uniforms
parentinvolvementpolicy
oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices
Specialeducationservices
Collegecounseling
Internships
Extracurriculars:ReadingInstructionMathematicsInstructionScienceInstructionSocialStudiesInstructionHomeworkHelpDebate/SpeechTechnology/Video/MediaVisualArts/CraftsMusicDanceTheaterCommunityServiceCo-ops
Sports:BoysandGirlsBasketballFootballBaseballSoftballCheerleadingVolleyballTrack&FieldCrossCountryTennisGolfSwimmingSoccerArchery
Facilities:TheaterArtRoomMusicRoomSwimmingPoolComputerLabPrintShop
Foreignlanguagesoffered:SpanishFrenchGermanLatinJapanese
ACT GRADUATIONRATE
CassTechnical 19.6 93.7%
MichiganAverage 19.2 76.0%
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Cesar Chavez high SchoolDetroitCharter
Grades9–12
1761WatermanDetroit,MI48209
phone:313-551-0611
Hours:8:00–3:00p.m.;seniors6:55–2:00p.m.
principal:[email protected]
Website:www.chavezwaterman.com
EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T
AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:Theschoolisopentoallstudents.Thereisamandatoryre-enrollmentapplicationforcurrentstudentsandnewenrollmentapplicationforperspectivestudents.Re-enrollmentapplicationsforexistingstudentsarecollectedduringFebruary,andnewapplicationsaredistributedandreceivedduringMarch.Allinformationmustbeincludedintheapplicationpriortosubmission.Spaceislimited—waitinglistsareexpectedforeverygradelevel.
Weareknownfor…beinganeighborhoodhighschoolthatprovidesanopportunityforallstudentstolearninasafeatmosphereofacademicexcellence.
Schoolsize:725students
Averageclasssize:28:1students/teacher
oBeforecareprograms
oAftercareprograms
recessormandatoryp.E.
Uniforms
parentinvolvementpolicy
Englishlanguagelearnerservices
Specialeducationservices
Collegecounseling
Internships
Busroutes/stops:DDOT
Extracurriculars:AP&Honor’sCoursesACTExplore&Plan(Mandatoryforall
9th&10thGraders)Afterschooltutoringinallsubjects
everydayoftheweekMathClubChessClubCommunityServiceNationalHonorSocietyStudentGovernmentCreditRecoveryFriendsforChangePeerMediation
Sports:BoysandGirlsBasketballFootballBaseballSoftballCheerleadingVolleyballTrackandFieldCrossCountrySoccerWrestling
Facilities:
Foreignlanguagesoffered:Spanish—onlinelanguagecourses
(withconditions)
AverageACTcomposite2009–11andFouryeargraduationrate2010
ACT GRADUATIONRATE
CesarChavez 16.8 81.0%
MichiganAverage 19.2 76.0%
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Communication and media arts high SchoolDpS
Grades9–12
14771MansfieldStreetDetroit,Michigan48227
phone:313-866-9300Fax:313-866-9304
Hours:7:15–2:30p.m.
principal:[email protected]
EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T
AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:Studentsmustsubmitanapplicationforreviewbytheadmissionsreviewboard.Studentsalsoshouldhaveastrongcoregradepointaverageandgoodtestscores.
Weareknownfor…providingarigorousacademicenvironment,withafocusonreading,writing,andmassmedia.
Schoolsize:500students
Averageclasssize:30–35:1students/teacher
AverageACTcomposite2009–11andFouryeargraduationrate2010
oBeforecareprograms
oAftercareprograms
recessormandatoryp.E.
Uniforms
parentinvolvementpolicy
oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices
Specialeducationservices
Collegecounseling
oInternships
Busroutes/stops:GrandRiverSouthfieldservice
Extracurriculars:ArtsChoirReadingInstructionMathematicsInstructionHomeworkhelpDebate/SpeechTecnology/Video/MediaCompetitiveSportsYouthDevelopment/LifeSkills
Sports:Boy’sBasketballGirl’sBasketballBaseballSoftballCheerleadingVolleyballTrack&FieldCrossCountryTennisGolf
Facilities:GymCafeteriaComputerLab
Foreignlanguagesoffered:FrenchSpanish
ACT GRADUATIONRATE
CommunicationsandMediaArts 16.7 93.1%
MichiganAverage 19.2 76.0%
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henry Ford academyCharteroutsideDpS
Grades9–12
20900oakwoodBlvd.Dearborn,MI48121
phone:313-982-6200Ext.2901
Hours:8:45–3:30p.m.
principal:[email protected]
Website:www.hfacademy.org
EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T
AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:MustbeaWayneCountyresident.120openingsfor9thgradeonly.
Weareknownfor…providingaproject-basedcollege-prepcurriculumthatfocusesonproblemsolvingandinnovation.AllstudentsparticipateinDesignChallenges.Thereisstrongemphasisoncareerreadinessandcommunityservice.
Schoolsize:
Averageclasssize:28:1students/teacher
AverageACTcomposite2009–11andFouryeargraduationrate2010
oBeforecareprograms
oAftercareprograms
recessormandatoryp.E.
Uniforms
parentinvolvementpolicy
Englishlanguagelearnerservices
Specialeducationservices
Collegecounseling
Internships
Busroutes/stops:SMARTBustoGreenfieldVil-lage
Extracurriculars:ArtClubBuildOn(serviceclub),DanceClubDiversityClubFIRSTRoboticsTeamMockTrialNationalHonorSocietyPerformingArtsClubSeniorCouncilStudentCouncilServiceClubSister-to-SisterClubInsanity(exerciseclub)Choir
Sports:GolfCrossCountryVolleyBallGirlsBasketballBoysBasketballSoftballBaseballIntramuralSoccer
Facilities:HenryFordMuseumGreenfieldVillageAuditoriumCafeteriaLovettHallBallroomTwoWorkingFarmsMusicStudioWirelessCampus
Foreignlanguagesoffered:SpanishGerman
ACT GRADUATIONRATE
HenryFordAcademy 17.5 84.5%
MichiganAverage 19.2 76.0%
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madison high School – madison heightsCharteroutsideDpS
Grades9–12
915E.11MileMadisonHeights,MI48071
phone:248-548-1880
Hours:8:00–3:25p.m.
principal:[email protected]
EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T
AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:Schoolofchoice;opendistrict.
Weareknownfor…offeringacomprehensivecurriculumthatmeetstheinterests,aptitudes,andacademicrequirementsforallstudents.
Schoolsize:400students
Averageclasssize:28:1students/teacher
oBeforecareprograms
oAftercareprograms
recessormandatoryp.E.
oUniforms
oparentinvolvementpolicy
oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices
Specialeducationservices
oCollegecounseling
oInternships
Busroutes/stops:BetweenJohnR&DequindreRds;11MileRd@NSWolverineEast/Weststopinfrontofschool
Extracurriculars:CoreAreaTutorialFreeAfterSchoolandBeforeSchool
TutorialNationalHonorSocietyStudentCouncilEnvironmentalClubDramaIndustrialArts
Sports:Girls/BoysBasketballFootballVolleyballWrestlingCheerleadingDanceTrackandFieldSoccer
Facilities:StateoftheArtWeightRoomSeveralComputerLabsCareerandTechnicalEducation
ResourceRoom
Foreignlanguagesoffered:FrenchSpanishJapanese
AverageACTcomposite2009–11andFouryeargraduationrate2010
ACT GRADUATIONRATE
Madison 16.5 80.3%
MichiganAverage 19.2 76.0%
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renaissance high SchoolDpS
Grades9–12
6565W.outerDriveDetroit,MI48235
phone:313-416-4600
Hours:8:00–3:15p.m.
principal:[email protected]
EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T
AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:Applicationandexaminationrequired;applicationdeadlineisFebruary27–March16.StudentswhodonotearnscoresthatqualifyforadmittancemaysubmitanappealpackageinAprilforconsiderationofanyopenings.Studentswhoappealmusthaveaminimum3.0cumulativegradepointaverage,96%attendancerate,andnostudentcodeofconductviolations.ApplicationdeadlinesareusuallyinlateOctober.AppealsmustbesubmittedApril1–30.
Wespecializein…beingacollege-preparatoryschoolwithacademicexcellence,particularynotedforhavingstudentswhoscoreabovethestateandnationalaveragesonstandardizedassessments.
Schoolsize:1,117students
Averageclasssize:38:1students/teacher
Busroutes/stops:DexterAve.,GreenfieldandMcNichols
AverageACTcomposite2009–11andFouryeargraduationrate2010
oBeforecareprograms
oAftercareprograms
recessormandatoryp.E.
Uniforms
parentinvolvementpolicy
oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices
Specialeducationservices
Collegecounseling
Internships
Extracurriculars:Debate/SpeechTechnology/Video/MediaVisualArts/CraftsMusicDanceCommunityServiceServiceLearningRobotics
Sports:BoysBasketballGirlsBasketballFootballBaseballSoftballCheerleadingVolleyballTrack&FieldCrossCountryTennisGolfSwimmingSoccer
Facilities:TheaterArtRoomMusicRoomComputerLab
Foreignlanguagesoffered:SpanishFrenchGerman
ACT GRADUATIONRATE
renaissance 21.3 96.7%
MichiganAverage 19.2 76.0%
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EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T
AverageACTcomposite2009–11andFouryeargraduationrate2010
ACT GRADUATIONRATE
UniversityofDetroitJesuit
MichiganAverage 19.2 76.0%
university of detroit Jesuitprivate
Grades7–12
8400S.CambridgeAve.Detroit,MI48221
phone:313-927-2323
Hours:8:00–2:45p.m.
principal:[email protected]
Website:uofdjesuit.org
Weareknownfor…beingacollegepreparatorythathastaughtyoungmenintheJesuit,CatholictraditioninDetroitsince1877.Ourgoalistoprepareyoungmennotjustfortherigorsofcollegebutfortherigorsoflife,providingstudentswithanexperiencetheywillcherishandholddearfortherestoftheirlives.
Schoolsize:
Averageclasssize:22students/teacher
Busroutes/stops:
AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:Studentsenteringgrades7–9mustcompletethefollowing:entranceexam,application,evaluationform,andsubmitreportcardsfromthelasttwoyears.Forstudentslookingtotransferintogrades10and11,pleasecall.DirectorofAdmissions–AtifLodhi:313-862-5400.
oBeforecareprograms
oAftercareprograms
recessormandatoryp.E.
Uniforms
oparentinvolvementpolicy
oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices
oSpecialeducationservices
Collegecounseling
oInternships
Extracurriculars:Morethan40co-curricularclubs,aswellasbandandchoir
Sports:FootballSoccerTennisCrossCountryBasketballHockeySwimming&DivingBowlingSkiingWrestlingBaseballTrackLacrosseGolf
Facilities:TwoGymsCafeteriaLibraryCommonsAreaAtriumArea
Foreignlanguagesoffered:SpanishLatinChinese
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university high School – FerndalepublicoutsideDpS
Grades9–12
1244paxtonFerndale,MI48220
phone:248-586-8846
Hours:7:58–3:00p.m.
principal:[email protected]
Website:www.ferndaleschools.org/schools/uhs
EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T
Weareknownfor…rigorouscollege-prepcurriculumwithreal-worldexposuretobusinessandindustry.PartnershipwithLawrenceTechnologicalUniversityprovidesallstudentsopportunitiesintheirsenioryeartotakeclassesonacollegecampus,includingAPanddualenrollmentcourses.Nearly100%graduationrate,100%collegeacceptanceand,nearly80%ofallgraduatesarestillenrolledincollege.
Schoolsize:Maximum500students
Averageclasssize:25–30students/teacher
Busroutes/stops:LocatedoneblockeastofWoodwardbetween8and9Mileroads
AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:Applicationsareavailableonline.EnrollmentisopentoanyoneinMetroDetroitthroughtheSchoolsofChoiceprogram,untiltheendofthefirstweekofschool.ApplicationsacceptedApril–SeptemberandinJanuaryforincoming9thand10thgradestudents.
oBeforecareprograms
oAftercareprograms
recessormandatoryp.E.
Uniforms
parentinvolvementpolicy
oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices
Specialeducationservices
Collegecounseling
Internships
Extracurriculars:InnovativeVehicleDesignDECAMarketingClubGirlsRoboticssponsoredbythe
MichiganCouncilofWomeninTechnology
NationalHonorSocietyStudentGovernmentMidnightGolf
Sports:BoysandGirlsBasketballVolleyball
Facilities:Gym/CafeteriaMediaCenterComputerandScienceLabs
Foreignlanguagesoffered:Spanish
AverageACTcomposite2009–11andFouryeargraduationrate2010
ACT GRADUATIONRATE
UniversityHighSchool–Ferndale 17.0 97.3%
MichiganAverage 19.2 76.0%
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EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T
AverageACTcomposite2009–11andFouryeargraduationrate2010
university Preparatory academy high SchoolDetroitCharter
Grades9–12
600AntoinetteDetroit,MI48202
phone:313-874-4340
Hours:8:00–3:15p.m.
principal:[email protected]
Website:uprep.com/campuses/university-prep-high
Weareknownfor…providingastronginstructionalprogramthatpreparesstudentsacademicallyforcollege,anindividualizedsupportsystemthatallowsforeverystudenttohaveapersonaladvisorforfouryearstohelpensuresuccess,andmandatorylearningopportunitiesandinternshipsthatcreaterealworldlearningexperiences.
Schoolsize:520students
Averageclasssize:17:1students/teacher
Busroutes/stops:
AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:Currentlyacceptingapplicationsforallgrades.OpenenrollmentbeginsMonday,January23,2012,throughMonday,March12,2012.ApublicrandomselectionlotterywillbeheldMondayMarch12from5pmto8pmtoselectstudentsforenrollment.Applicationsareavailableonline.
oBeforecareprograms
oAftercareprograms
recessormandatoryp.E.
Uniforms
parentinvolvementpolicy
Englishlanguagelearnerservices
Specialeducationservices
Collegecounseling
Internships
Extracurriculars:TutoringHomeworkHelpStudentYearbookStudentNewspaperDebateClubScienceClubCommunityServiceBigSisterProgramPersonalDefense
Sports:FootballCheerleadingGirlsandBoysBasketballGirlsVolleyballSoccerDanceteamGirlsandBoysTrack
Facilities:
Foreignlanguagesoffered:SpanishFrench
ACT GRADUATIONRATE
UniversityprepAcademy 16.5 94.2%
MichiganAverage 19.2 76.0%
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about excellent Schools detroitExcellentSchoolsDetroitwasformedasacoalition
ofDetroit’seducation,government,community,and
philanthropicleaderswho,inMarch2010,released
aneducationplanthatcallsforboldstepssothat
everyDetroitchildisinanexcellentschoolby2020.
TheplanwouldmakeDetroitthefirstmajorU.S.city
where90%ofstudentsgraduatefromhighschool,
90%enrollincollegeoraqualitypostsecondary
trainingprogram,and90%arepreparedtosucceed
withoutremediation.
Theplanwasreleasedtoaddressaneducational
crisisinourcity.Accordingto2009testresults,only
2%ofDetroit’shighschoolstudentsareprepared
forcollegemath,andonly11%forcollegereading.
Likewise,lessthan5%ofDetroit’s4thand8th
gradersmeetnationalmathstandards.
Thecitywideplanreflectedmonthsofdiscussions
anddeliberations,aswellasaseriesofcommunity
meetings,youthfocusgroups,smallgroup
discussionswithmultiplestakeholders,andother
efforts.Itisalsobasedonresearchaboutsuccessful
practicesinothercitieswhereeducationreformand
transformationstrategieshavebeendocumented.
Theplanrequirestheimplementationof
breakthroughstrategiesinpublicwillbuilding,talent
development,newschoolcreation,accountability,
andearlychildhoodtodramaticallyimprovestudent
achievementinschoolsofallgovernancemodels:
traditionalpublic,publiccharter,andprivate.
MembersoftheExcellentSchoolsDetroitcoalition
includeCornerstoneSchools,NewParadigmfor
Education,DetroitPublicSchools,DetroitRegional
Chamber,McGregorFund,MichiganFuture,New
Detroit,TheSkillmanFoundation,UnitedWay
forSoutheasternMichigan,andtheW.K.Kellogg
Foundation.OthersignatoriesincludedtheCity
ofDetroit,theKresgeFoundation,NewUrban
Learning,andThinkDetroitPAL.
Thecoalitionalsopartnersorwillpartnerwith
manyotherorganizations,includingBlackFamily
Development,CityYear,DataDrivenDetroit,Detroit
FederationofTeachers,NAACP,TeachforAmerica,
WayneStateUniversity,andothers.
Formoreinformation,visitourwebsiteat
www.excellentschoolsdetroit.org.
EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T
www.excellentschoolsdetroit.org