Western International High School

Detroit Public Schools Community District

1,959 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Western International High School, located in the heart of the Southwest Detroit community on Scotten Street, serves as a cornerstone of the Detroit Public Schools Community District. Often referred to as "Western," the school is deeply integrated into the cultural fabric of its neighborhood, which is historically recognized as the center of Detroit’s Latino community. Because of this, the school is well-known for its vibrant multicultural environment and its commitment to serving a diverse student body, many of whom are bilingual or multi-generational residents of the area.

Academically and extracurricularly, Western International is known for its strong school spirit, particularly regarding its athletic programs and its role as a neighborhood hub. The school offers a range of college and career preparatory pathways designed to equip students with the skills necessary for post-secondary success. By fostering a sense of community pride and providing a supportive educational setting, Western International continues to focus on empowering its students to become leaders and active contributors to the city of Detroit and beyond.

1,959

Total Students

85.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Western International High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	1,489
Black	363
Asian	4
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

Hispanic
1,489 (76.0%)
Black
363 (18.5%)
White
96 (4.9%)
Two or More
6 (0.3%)
Asian
4 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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)849-4758
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,959
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,481
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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 9 440

Grade 10 493

Grade 11 501

Grade 12 525