D
Needs Improvement
39/100

Diploma and Careers Institute

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1435 W AUBURN RD, Rochester Hls, MI 48309
Overall
D
39/100 · the blend of everything below
Graduation
D
15% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C
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

39
Repit Score
out of 100
478
Students
enrolled
87.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)60%2/10015% graduate on time
🏫 Resources40%58/100No state test results were reported for this school

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

🎓 Graduation rate15% (−58 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.

School Information

Address 1435 W AUBURN RD
City Rochester Hls
ZIP Code 48309
District 2603690
NCES School ID 260369008854
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48309

Understanding the community around Diploma and Careers Institute helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $117,439
Per Capita Income $56,028
Poverty Rate 3.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 58.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.8%
High School or Higher 95.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $370,300
Median Rent $1,539
Owner-Occupied 81.5%
Renter-Occupied 18.5%
View full data for ZIP 48309 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Diploma and Careers Institute.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 43.1%
Female 56.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 53.8%
Black 34.7%
Hispanic/Latino 6.7%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More Races 1.1%
American Indian 1.7%
Pacific Islander 1.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 478
Teachers (FTE) 5.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 87.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Diploma and Careers Institute?
Diploma and Careers Institute has a Repit School Score of 39 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 Diploma and Careers Institute?
Diploma and Careers Institute has 478 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 87.7:1.
What grades does Diploma and Careers Institute serve?
Diploma and Careers Institute serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Diploma and Careers Institute receive per student?
Diploma and Careers Institute receives $17,581 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Diploma and Careers Institute in 48309 ▼
Avg Home Value
$492,434
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,144
1-Year Change
+6.4%
% Renters
18.5%

Other Schools in 48309

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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