Charles R Drew Transition Center serves 207 students inquire with school.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 207 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charles R Drew Transition Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Charles R Drew Transition Center's student population of 207 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students
207 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Charles R Drew Transition Center is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
88%
18%
White
6%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Charles R Drew Transition Center?
207 students attend Charles R Drew Transition Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Charles R Drew Transition Center students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles R Drew Transition Center?
Charles R Drew Transition Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What school district is Charles R Drew Transition Center part of?
Charles R Drew Transition Center is part of Detroit 51爆料s Community School District.
In what neighborhood is Charles R Drew Transition Center located?
Charles R Drew Transition Center is located in the Barton McFarland neighborhood of Detroit, MI. There are 2 other public schools located in Barton McFarland.
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