Detroit School District

District Spending

The Detroit School District spends $13,362 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 57% on instruction, 40% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Detroit School District has 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MI state average being 18 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Detroit School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 6% in 2009.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Detroit School District, 16% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Detroit School District serves 7% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.