About Detroit Public Schools

Denby High School
Denby High School

Detroit Public Schools is creating Centers of Excellence in every school in every neighborhood. This fall, parents will see new reforms throughout the district's 142 schools, including expanded time for reading and mathematics under a common core curriculum, pre-algebra for 7th graders, a tutor for every pre-kindergartner through the Volunteer Reading Corps, additional language courses available, Advanced Placement courses available at every high school, more opportunities for student apprenticeships, internships, shadowing and mentorships, millions of dollars in school building improvements, and new safety and security systems in every school through a $41.7 million public safety plan.

District Data

 

Data Summary

Total Number of Schools

School Type # of Schools
Early Childhood Schools (PK - K) 1
Elementary Schools 90
Middle Schools 52
High Schools 31
Special Education 22
Alternative Education 11
Adult Education 3
Career Technical Education Centers 4
Total 146