School Overview
The **Detroit School of Arts (DSA)**, located in the heart of Midtown Detroit on Selden Street, is a premier specialized public high school within the Detroit Public Schools Community District. Renowned for its focus on integrating rigorous academic preparation with intensive conservatory-style training, the school serves as a hub for students passionate about the performing and visual arts. Its state-of-the-art facility features professional-grade amenities, including a 700-seat recital hall, a television production studio, and dedicated gallery and studio spaces, which provide students with real-world environments to hone their crafts.

Beyond its physical infrastructure, the school is distinguished by its specialized curriculum, which requires students to audition and major in areas such as vocal music, instrumental music, dance, theater, radio/television production, or visual arts. By combining core academic requirements with professional artistic mentorship, Detroit School of Arts prepares its students for both higher education and successful careers in the creative industries. The institution plays a significant role in the cultural landscape of Detroit, frequently hosting community performances and fostering a creative pipeline for the next generation of professional artists.
523
Total Students
35.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Detroit School of Arts
Demographic Student Count
White15
Hispanic8
Black488
Asian1
Two or More9
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    488 (93.3%)
  • White
    15 (2.9%)
  • Two or More
    9 (1.7%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (1.5%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Detroit Public Schools Community District
Phone: (313)494-6000
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 360
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11
Grades Taught
Grade 9 158
Grade 10 135
Grade 11 117
Grade 12 113

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Detroit School of Arts
Grade Student Count
Grade 9158
Grade 10135
Grade 11117
Grade 12113
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Detroit School of Arts
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female37170.9%
Male15229.1%
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