Jerry L White Center

Detroit Public Schools Community District

120 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Jerry L. White Center High School, located on West McNichols Road in Detroit, is a specialized educational institution within the Detroit Public Schools Community District. The school is primarily dedicated to serving students with special needs, providing a tailored learning environment designed to support students who require individualized education programs (IEPs). Its mission focuses on fostering independence, functional life skills, and academic growth in a safe and supportive setting that accommodates a wide range of cognitive and physical abilities.

The school is recognized for its commitment to holistic development, often integrating vocational training, community-based instruction, and therapeutic support services into its curriculum. By emphasizing personalized learning pathways, Jerry L. White Center aims to prepare its students for successful transitions into adulthood, focusing on personal autonomy and social integration. The campus serves as a critical resource for families in the Detroit area looking for a structured, inclusive educational community that prioritizes the unique potential of every student.

120

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jerry L White Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	10
Black	95
Asian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
95 (79.2%)
White
13 (10.8%)
Hispanic
10 (8.3%)
Asian
1 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Detroit Public Schools Community District
Phone:	(313)416-4200
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	120
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 28

Grade 10 31

Grade 11 27

Grade 12 33

Ungraded 1