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Charles R Drew Transition Center

9600 WYOMING ST, DETROIT, MI 48204 · (313) 873-6880 · Wayne County
GRADES UG–UGHIGH11-CITYTITLE ISPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL221 STUDENTS
Enrollment
221
High
DISTRICT 558 · STATE 460
Student : Teacher
4.6:1
48 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.7:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
66%
145 students
DISTRICT 86% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Ungraded
221
Student demographics
White
115%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 63%
Hispanic
125%
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 9%
Black
19488%
DISTRICT 79% · STATE 18%
Asian
31%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 4%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
15972%
Female
6228%

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
221
+4 (+2%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
4.6:1
was 4.4:1
% White
5%
was 4%
% Hispanic
5%
was 1%
% Black
88%
was 95%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Charles R Drew Transition Center

Charles R Drew Transition Center is a tight-knit senior high in DETROIT, Michigan, operated by Detroit Public Schools Community District. The school hosts 221 students in grade UG. By comparison, Michigan's public schools average about 460 students each, so Charles R Drew Transition Center sits 52% smaller than that benchmark.

Across the 103 schools in Detroit Public Schools Community District (48,448 students total), Charles R Drew Transition Center accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Charles R Drew Transition Center reports that nearly all students (88%) are Black. The remainder consists of 5% Hispanic, 5% White. That is visibly more Black than the county at large, where the share is closer to 37%.

On the resource side, The school reports having 48 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 4.6:1. The state averages around 21.6:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 66% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Wayne County put median household income runs about $60,539, roughly 28% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 16% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Charles R Drew Transition Center is one of 573 public schools in Wayne County (combined enrollment of about 259,786 students).

The closest other public school is Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School, roughly 0.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a downtown site.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count changed only slightly: 217 students in 2018 compared to 221 in 2025. Black enrollment moved from 95% to 88% across the same window.

On the community side, members of the Charles R Drew Transition Center community share and discuss open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Wayne County at a glance

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Population
1,772,259
Census ACS
Median income
$60,539
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
573
259,786 students

Quick facts

School name
Charles R Drew Transition Center
District
Detroit Public Schools Community District
Address
9600 WYOMING ST, DETROIT, MI 48204
Phone
(313) 873-6880
County
Wayne County
Level
High
Grade range
UG–UG
Total enrollment
221
Teachers (FTE)
48
Student–teacher ratio
4.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
145 (66%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
260110308275
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Charles R Drew Transition Center
How large is Charles R Drew Transition Center?
Charles R Drew Transition Center enrolls approximately 221 students in grades UG-UG.
Is Charles R Drew Transition Center an elementary, middle, or high school?
Charles R Drew Transition Center is a high school covering grades UG-UG.
How many teachers does Charles R Drew Transition Center have?
Charles R Drew Transition Center employs 48 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.6:1.
What is the student diversity at Charles R Drew Transition Center?
Student demographics at Charles R Drew Transition Center are roughly 5% White, 5% Hispanic, 88% Black, 1% Asian.
Who oversees Charles R Drew Transition Center?
Charles R Drew Transition Center is overseen by Detroit Public Schools Community District in Wayne County.
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