Detroit School District

The Detroit School District is located in Detroit, MI and includes 182 schools that serve 97,577 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Detroit School District spends $12,016 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 54% on instruction, 43% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Detroit School District has 16 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 12% in 2008.  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.