D
Needs Improvement
43/100

Pershing High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 18875 RYAN RD, Detroit, MI 48234
Overall
D
43/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 5% · Math 5% proficient · 4th percentile in Michigan
Graduation
C+
72% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
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
378
Students
enrolled
16.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%4/100reading 1st percentile, math 6th percentile among Michigan high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%38/10072% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 91% 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 −15 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 proficiency5% (−41 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency5% (−31 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate72% (−1 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
Black5%5%reading -21 pts, math -7 pts4th percentile (list)
Low-income5%5%reading -32 pts, math -16 pts1st 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 18875 RYAN RD
City Detroit
ZIP Code 48234
District 2601103
NCES School ID 260110304813
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48234

Understanding the community around Pershing High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $35,667
Per Capita Income $19,643
Poverty Rate 25.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 10.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.4%
High School or Higher 82.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $51,200
Median Rent $927
Owner-Occupied 52.3%
Renter-Occupied 47.7%
View full data for ZIP 48234 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Pershing High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 60.3%
Female 39.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 98.7%
White 0.3%
Hispanic/Latino 0.8%
Asian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 378
Teachers (FTE) 23.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Pershing High School?
Pershing 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 Pershing High School?
Pershing High School has 378 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1.
What grades does Pershing High School serve?
Pershing High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Pershing High School receive per student?
Pershing High School receives $22,228 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Pershing High School in 48234 ▼
Avg Home Value
$53,734
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,229
1-Year Change
-6.5%
% Renters
47.7%

Other Schools in 48234

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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