Detroit School Of Arts vs. Cass Technical High School
Should you attend Detroit School Of Arts or Cass Technical High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Detroit School Of Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Cass Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Overview
Serving 432 students in grades 9-12, Detroit School Of Arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 2,395 students in grades 9-12, Cass Technical High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
432 students
2,395 students
% Male | % Female
29% | 71%
35% | 65%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
100 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2734 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1515 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
26%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
106
680
Grade 10 Students
107
544
Grade 11 Students
96
588
Grade 12 Students
123
583
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
9%
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
94%
76%
% White
2%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
