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High School Options at DPSCD
We know the process of finding a "right-fit" high school is exciting but can also be overwhelming. DPSCD is here to support students and families preparing for the transition to high school. Check out our resources and tips below!
Neighborhood Schools: Offer advanced classes, rigorous curriculum, technology, arts, music, athletics in all schools.Application Schools: Specialty, application-based high schools and programs that offer students unique learning experiences. Learn more here.
Examination High Schools: Five selective admission high school programs, which offer rigorous college preparation, career preparation, competitive athletics programs and inspiring arts programs. Learn more here.
Learn more about Career Academies offered at all DPSCD High Schools
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Curriculum and Course Requirements
- Core Subjects: English Language Arts (4 credits), Math (4 credits), Science (3 credits) and Social Studies (3 credits)
- World Language Course Offerings: Vary by school; include Spanish, French and American Sign Language (ASL) and more - 2 credits
- Physical Education (.5 credits)
- Health (.5 credits)
- Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts (1 credit)
- Career Technical Education options
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Advanced Placement, IB and Dual Enrollment Courses
Offered across all schools:
- AP Courses: English, Math, Science, Social Studies - varying courses offered across schools.
- Honors Courses: English, Math, Science, Social Studies - varying courses offered across schools.
- Dual Enrollment: Enroll in college courses prior to graduation
- 2 classes per semester (6-8 credit hour)
- Partnerships with Lawrence Tech, WSU, Henry Ford, University of Detroit Mercy and WCCD
- Learn more here.
Offered at select schools: International Baccalaureate Program
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Athletics
Competitive athletics available to students in all high schools, including:
- Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Softball, Swimming, Track & Field, Volleyball and Cheerleading
- Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Swimming and Track & Field
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Fine and Performing Arts
Varying arts courses offered across schools, e.g.:
- Choir, Band, Orchestra, Jazz, Percussion
- Music Theory, Art History
- Dance, Theater, Sound Production, Broadcast/Media Arts
- Visual Art, Fashion/Textiles, Photography
- AP/IB Art Classes
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Student Leadership Opportunities
- District Executive Youth Council (DEYC)
- School Advisory Council (SAC)
- Student Council
Learn More About Our High Schools
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Academy of the Americas
Academy of the Americas
Academy of the Americas Points of Pride: At Academy of the Americas, our highly sought-after program located in Southwest Detroit offers a unique 90/10 Dual Language Spanish Immersion model and a Bilingual Academic Program in Spanish and English within a traditional rigorous curriculum.
5680 Konkel St.Detroit, MI 48210
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Cass Technical High School
Cass Technical High School
Cass Technical High School Points of Pride: Cass Tech is the 1st International Baccalaureate World School in Detroit. We offer more than 32 Advanced Placement (AP) classes and a host of Dual Enrollment College courses. Our graduation rate is 98% with students earning over $68 million annually in academic scholarships. Cass Tech proudly boasts a distinguished world-wide alumni association.
2501 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201
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Central High School
Central High School
Central High School Points of Pride: At Central High School, our caring and skilled staff provides challenging academic instruction to equip students with the skills they need to be college- and work-force ready. We offer a comprehensive college prep curriculum, as well as hands-on work experience and entrepreneurial training.
2425 Tuxedo Street, Detroit, MI 48206-1222
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Cody High School
Cody High School
Cody High School Points of Pride:
We draw upon the expertise of our educators and work together to create models of outstanding achievement in every classroom. Through implementing high-quality instructional materials and transforming the academic culture in our schools, we challenge and inspire our students to thrive in the world. With a wide variety of academics and enrichment opportunities aligned with state standards, we support students in unlocking their potential as they extend their skills and talents beyond the classroom.
18445 Cathedral Street, Detroit, MI 48228-1809
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Communication & Media Arts High School
Communication & Media Arts High School
Communication & Media Arts High School Points of Pride: Communications and Media Arts High School is a small, safe, high school that welcomes all students. Our school is ranked highly in the District and, as an Application High School, provides a college preparatory curriculum to prepare our students for life after graduation
19501 Berg Rd, Detroit, MI 48219-1714
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Crockett Midtown High School of Science and Medicine
Crockett Midtown High School of Science and Medicine
Crockett Midtown High School of Science and Medicine Points of Pride: Our college preparatory school offers students hands-on experiences in science and medicine. Unique learning experiences include work-based and project-based learning, college and medical campus tours, and job shadowing.
571 Mack Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201
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Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly
Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly
Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly Points of Pride: We train students to fly Cessna aircrafts and equip students to join the field of commercial drone piloting by preparing them to test for their remote pilot's license. Starting in fall 2020, 9th and 10th grade students will take aviation classes at Detroit City Airport.
900 Dickerson Avenue, Detroit, MI 48215-2900
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Denby High School
Denby High School
Denby High School Points of Pride:Built Denby Strong! Denby is empowering its students to be critical thinkers and problem solvers through its rigorous course offerings, and programs, such as, its Robotics Industrial certification program in partnership with FANUC, as well as its construction design dual enrollment program with Lawrence Technological University.
12800 Kelly Road, Detroit, MI 48224-1506
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Detroit International Academy for Young Women
Detroit International Academy for Young Women
Detroit International Academy for Young Women Points of Pride: We are the only all-girls public school in Michigan serving grades K-12. We offer Career Pathways in Biomedical Science and Veterinary Medicine with real world experiences and connections to careers in Medicine.
5161 Charles Street, 48212
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Detroit School of Arts
Detroit School of Arts
Detroit School of Arts Points of Pride: We are Detroit's premier fine, performing and media arts high school. Inclusive of all art forms DSA is a comprehensive college prep school. Located in the heart of Midtown Detroit, DSA is a state of the art facility with over 25 partnerships with art institutions, colleges and universities. Entrance into DSA is by application and audition only.
123 Selden, Detroit, MI 48201
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Diann Banks-Williamson Education Center
Diann Banks-Williamson Education Center
Diann Banks-Williamson Education Center Points of Pride: We provide individualized instruction and educational programs to students 14-18 years old who are SCI, SXI and MOCI. We are home to Felicia Whitted. We offer virtual field trips and the latest technology including smartboards and laptops. Students learn in a safe, clean, beautiful school.
5020 Cadieux, Detroit, MI 48224
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DPSCD Virtual School
DPSCD Virtual School
Our close-knit, intimate virtual community is focused on live, rigorous instruction and preparing students for post-secondary success. We provide a full educational journey from kindergarten through twelfth grade and beyond with dual enrollment opportunities for students who prefer and are successful with online learning.
9026 Woodward Ave.Detroit, MI 48202
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East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney
East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney
East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney Points of Pride: Experience the Pride of Eastside at EEVPA's campus. With state-of-the-art classrooms, technology, a full comprehensive academics and athletics program, and extended day and credit recovery programs. In addition, EEVPA has an award-winning performing arts program, and the new Pharmacy Technology program.
5020 Cadieux, Detroit, MI 48224
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Fredrick Douglass Academy for Young Men
Fredrick Douglass Academy for Young Men
Fredrick Douglass Academy for Young Men Points of Pride: Frederick Douglass Academy provides exciting opportunities for young men to grow into leaders of tomorrow. Douglass provides an all-male, private school environment and award-winning sports.
9026 Woodward, Detroit, MI 48202
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Henry Ford High School
Henry Ford High School
Henry Ford High School Points of Pride: Henry Ford High School lives by the mantra that excellence leads to opportunity. We provide robust college preparatory academic and athletics programs, as well as Detroit's only Early Middle College Program through Lawrence Tech University.
20000 Evergreen Road, Detroit, MI 48219-2075
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Jerry L. White Center
Jerry L. White Center
Jerry L. White Center Points of Pride:
Here at Jerry L. White center, we are a Center-Based High School for 14-18 year-old Cognitive Impaired students. We pride ourselves in the support and care we give every student. Our school has a family setting, where all students, staff and parents feel valued and enjoy working to ensure student success and wellbeing. We pass monthly COVID-19 audits with 100% compliance.14804 W. McNichols, Detroit, MI 48235
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Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School
Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School
Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School Points of Pride: King offers 3 Examination programs: CISC Center for International Studies and Commerce/Computer Information Systems and Commerce: MSAT Mathematics, Science and Technology; and Sports M3 - Management, Marketing and Medicine. King hosts the largest Dr. King Celebratory March in Southeast Michigan and is the first gold certified green high school.
3200 E. Lafayette Street, Detroit, MI 48207-3812
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Mumford High School
Mumford High School
Mumford High School Points of Pride: Mumford is the best kept secret in Northwest Detroit, as their 9th graders, come in as baby colts, but leave as proud stallion! Their brilliance and intellect will not be denied as it will take them anywhere in the world due to the efforts of the wonderful Mumford staff and the great learning environment.
17525 Wyoming Street, Detroit, MI 48221-2414
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Northwestern High School
Northwestern High School
Northwestern High School Points of Pride: We offer students opportunities to graduate with industry certifications and stackable credentials. We also offer Small Learning Communities, college dual enrollment and Advanced Placement courses in every discipline. Northwestern has Pathway Learning opportunities focused on business, entrepreneurship, medicine and technology.
2200 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48208
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Osborn High School
Osborn High School
Osborn High School Points of Pride: Osborn High School develops our learners into critical thinkers, lifelong learners, and responsible citizens. Osborn offers a student-centered environment, where students gain 21st century skills and industry recognized certifications through our Career Technical Education programs; and college credit through our Dual Enrollment classes.
11600 E. 7 Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48205-2112
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Pershing High School
Pershing High School
Pershing High School Points of Pride: Pershing is a historic high school. Our Career Pathways offer challenging, exciting academic experiences that prepare and inspire our students to excel and pursue their dreams. Includes Law Enforcement (Police Cadet Academy), Robotics, Firefighting, and Music Production.
18875 Ryan Road, Detroit, MI 48234-1917
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Renaissance High School
Renaissance High School
Renaissance High School Points of Pride: Renaissance High School is a DPSCD premier high performing Examination High School that provides a strong college preparatory curriculum that allows students to academically compete locally and nationally through their participation in Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and Dual Enrollment courses.
6565 W. Outer Drive, Detroit, MI 48235
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Southeastern High School
Southeastern High School
Southeastern High School Points of Pride: Southeastern is an Examination High School with a neighborhood component. We offer courses in Advanced Manufacturing, IT, Business, Dual Enrollment and AP in addition to the following extra curricula activities Athletics, Robotics, Academic Games to name a few, all while providing a family like atmosphere for all students, parents and staff.
3030 Fairview Street, Detroit, MI 48214-2215
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The School at Marygrove
The School at Marygrove
The School at Marygrove Points of Pride: The School at Marygrove is a groundbreaking "Cradle to Career" institution designed with the needs of the local community in mind. The curriculum at The School at Marygrove is project-based with a focus on engineering and social justice.
8425 W. McNichols Detroit, MI 48221
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Turning Point Academy
Turning Point Academy
Turning Point School Points of Pride: A strong neighborhood school that is committed to academically and socially empowering students, engaging parents, and building strong community relationships. We are working collectively to leave our imprint on the world.
18501 Waltham St., Detroit, MI 48205-8205
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Western International High School
Western International High School
Western Points of Pride: We offer diverse college and career pathway programs that highlight the students' strengths and prepare them for college and beyond. Located in the heart of Southwest Detroit, we serve one of the most diverse and talented populations in the State of Michigan.
1500 Scotten Street, Detroit, MI 48209-2139