Detroit Community Schools

District Overview
Detroit Community Schools is an active, independent charter school district serving the urban community of Detroit, Michigan. Headquartered at 12675 Burt Road within the broader Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metropolitan area, the district operates two operational school campuses dedicated to providing a continuous educational pathway from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district supports a total enrollment of 665 students, spanning early childhood education, foundational elementary cohorts, middle school levels, and a comprehensive high school program preparing older students for graduation.

To foster a supportive learning environment, Detroit Community Schools maintains a robust professional workforce totaling over 183 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This includes 85 full-time equivalent teachers, 5 instructional aides, and nearly 94 support staff FTEs who oversee administrative, operational, and student care services. This dedicated staffing structure allows for personalized attention across a balanced student body of 336 male and 329 female learners. Families, prospective students, and researchers seeking further information about the district's academic offerings and community initiatives can reach administrative offices directly at (313) 537-3570 or visit their official website at detcomschools.org.
2
Total Schools
665
Total Students
85.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Detroit Community Schools
Demographic Student Count
White1
Black663
Two or More1
  • Black
    663 (99.7%)
  • White
    1 (0.2%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Detroit Community Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Independent charter district
Charter:2 Charter Schools
Number of schools:2
Students:665*
Teachers (FTE):85.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.8
Schools in Detroit Community Schools
Found 2 Schools