Pershing High School

Detroit Public Schools Community District

415 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pershing High School, located at 18875 Ryan Road in Detroit, Michigan, is a historic institution with a storied legacy in the city’s educational landscape. Known for its strong tradition in athletics and community involvement, the school has served generations of Detroit students. Its identity is deeply intertwined with the North End and surrounding neighborhoods, acting as a focal point for student life, academic development, and local pride within the Detroit Public Schools Community District.

In recent years, the school’s administration and oversight have been subject to various shifts within the broader context of Detroit’s educational reform efforts. The link provided (eaaofmichigan.org) refers to the Education Achievement Authority (EAA), a controversial state-run district that previously managed several underperforming Detroit schools, including Pershing, between 2012 and 2017. Following the dissolution of the EAA, the school transitioned back to the management of the Detroit Public Schools Community District. Today, Pershing remains a centerpiece of the community, striving to provide comprehensive educational opportunities while navigating the ongoing challenges and improvements characteristic of the city's public school system.

415

Total Students

23.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pershing High School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	5
Black	408
Asian	2

Black
408 (98.3%)
Hispanic
5 (1.2%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

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)866-7700
Website:	http://eaaofmichigan.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	415
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	377
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 9 117

Grade 10 103

Grade 11 114

Grade 12 81