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Enrollment
464
High
DISTRICT 558 · STATE 460
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS COMMUNITY DISTRICT·NCES 260110304693
Denby High School
12800 KELLY RD, DETROIT, MI 48224 · (313) 866-7200 · Wayne County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL464 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
17.9:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.7:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
90%
417 students
DISTRICT 86% · STATE 55%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 119 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 119 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 115 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 111 | 24% |
Student demographics
3%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Denby High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denby High School this school | 464 | 89.9% | N/A |
| Pershing High School DETROIT | 415 | 91.3% | N/A |
| Jalen Rose Leadership Academy DETROIT | 420 | 92.4% | N/A |
| Detroit Lions Academy DETROIT | 400 | 91.3% | N/A |
| Cody High School DETROIT | 563 | 90.4% | N/A |
| Osborn High School DETROIT | 403 | 92.8% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Denby High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Wayne County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 464 | #327 of 844 | #62 of 111 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.9:1 | #214 of 548 | #31 of 86 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 3.0% | #543 of 550 | #79 of 86 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 89.9% | #34 of 654 | #17 of 96 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -9.2% | #305 of 436 | #43 of 60 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
464
-118 (-20%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
17.9:1
was 19.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 464 | 26 | 17.9:1 | 90% (417) |
| 2023-24 | 512 | 28.1 | 18.2:1 | 88% (449) |
| 2022-23 | 537 | 30.6 | 17.6:1 | 88% (471) |
| 2020-21 | 582 | 30 | 19.4:1 | 87% (506) |
| 2017-18 | 511 | 26 | 19.6:1 | 82% (420) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Denby High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 9% (511 to 464); teachers unchanged (26 to 26).
About Denby High School
Denby High School is classified as a high school. It is located in DETROIT, Michigan. Enrolled students number 464 students, in grades 9 through 12.
A total of 103 schools make up Detroit Public Schools Community District, with 48,448 students enrolled.
Black students make up 98% of enrollment at Denby High School. That is higher than the 37% Black share among all Wayne County residents. Pick two students at random and there is a 3% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
The teaching staff at Denby High School is 26 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the ratio is 17.9:1. This ratio sits 3.8 below the 21.6:1 average for high schools in Michigan. The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 90%. That is higher than the 66% average for public schools in Wayne County.
Among Wayne County residents, the median household income is $60,539, roughly 28% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 16%. Denby High School is one of 573 public schools in the county.
Nearby, Brewer Academy is about 0.3 miles away. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.
Locale data from NCES put Denby High School inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more (City: Large).
2024-25 enrollment was 464, a 20% decrease from 582 in 2020-21. Its ratio of students to teachers was 19.4:1 in 2020-21, and 17.9:1 in 2024-25.
Discussions about Denby High School may include science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Wayne County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
Related schools
Other schools in Detroit Public Schools Community District
- Cass Technical High SchoolHigh · 2,493 students
- Western International High SchoolHigh · 1,959 students
- Renaissance High SchoolHigh · 1,197 students
- Earhart ElementaryMiddle SchoolElementary · 1,002 students
- Martin Luther King Jr Senior High SchoolHigh · 976 students
- Munger ElementaryMiddle SchoolElementary · 954 students
Other schools in DETROIT
- Cass Technical High SchoolHigh · 2,493 students
- Western International High SchoolHigh · 1,959 students
- Renaissance High SchoolHigh · 1,197 students
- Oakland International Academy 28Middle · 1,034 students
- Earhart ElementaryMiddle SchoolElementary · 1,002 students
- Martin Luther King Jr Senior High SchoolHigh · 976 students
Nearby schools
- Brewer Academy0.3 mi · 441
- Carleton Elementary School0.7 mi · 379
- Wayne Elementary School0.7 mi · 234
- Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy0.7 mi · 707
- Fisher Magnet Academy1.2 mi · 758
- Beacon Elementary School1.2 mi · 368
Frequently asked questions
About Denby High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Denby High School?
Denby High School enrolls approximately 464 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Denby High School serve?
Denby High School serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denby High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Denby High School is approximately 17.9:1 (26 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Denby High School?
At Denby High School, the student body is approximately 1% Hispanic, 98% Black, 0% Asian.
What district is Denby High School in?
Denby High School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.