D
Needs Improvement
43/100

Detroit Leadership Academy High School

📚 07 – 12 🏫 High School Charter School
📍 5845 AUBURN ST, Detroit, MI 48228
Overall
D
43/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 12% · Math 3% proficient · 5th percentile in Michigan
Graduation
C+
82% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

43
Repit Score
out of 100
264
Students
enrolled
16.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%5/100reading 8th percentile, math 1st percentile among Michigan high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%52/10082% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 82% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −21 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency12% (−34 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency3% (−34 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate82% (+9 pts vs. state avg 73%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black12%3%reading -14 pts, math -10 pts7th percentile (list)
Low-income12%3%reading -25 pts, math -19 pts3rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5845 AUBURN ST
City Detroit
ZIP Code 48228
District 2600974
NCES School ID 260097408496
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48228

Understanding the community around Detroit Leadership Academy High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $33,229
Per Capita Income $17,872
Poverty Rate 33.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 9.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.0%
High School or Higher 79.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $48,700
Median Rent $1,032
Owner-Occupied 47.9%
Renter-Occupied 52.1%
View full data for ZIP 48228 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Detroit Leadership Academy High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 57.2%
Female 42.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 94.7%
White 0.8%
Hispanic/Latino 1.1%
Two or More Races 1.5%
American Indian 1.5%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 264
Teachers (FTE) 15.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Detroit Leadership Academy High School?
Detroit Leadership Academy High School has a Repit School Score of 43 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Detroit Leadership Academy High School?
Detroit Leadership Academy High School has 264 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1.
What grades does Detroit Leadership Academy High School serve?
Detroit Leadership Academy High School serves grades 07 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Detroit Leadership Academy High School receive per student?
Detroit Leadership Academy High School receives $12,672 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Detroit Leadership Academy High School in 48228 ▼
Avg Home Value
$67,605
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,252
1-Year Change
+1.6%
% Renters
52.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026