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Osborn High School

11600 E 7 MILE RD, DETROIT, MI 48205 · (313) 866-0343 · Wayne County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL403 STUDENTS
Enrollment
403
High
DISTRICT 558 · STATE 460
Student : Teacher
19.2:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.7:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
93%
374 students
DISTRICT 86% · STATE 55%
Community
1
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
105
Grade 10
128
Grade 11
103
Grade 12
67
Student demographics
White
41%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 63%
Hispanic
51%
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 9%
Black
39297%
DISTRICT 79% · STATE 18%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 4%
Two+
10%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
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
20952%
Female
19448%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
403
-212 (-34%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
19.2:1
was 16.6:1
% White
1%
was 0%
% Hispanic
1%
was 0%
% Black
97%
was 98%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Osborn High School

Set in DETROIT, Michigan, Osborn High School is a moderately sized four-year high school, run under Detroit Public Schools Community District. It caters to 403 students across grades 9 through 12.

Osborn High School is one of 103 schools operated by Detroit Public Schools Community District, a district that teaches 48,448 students overall.

On demographics, Osborn High School lists that the student body is overwhelmingly Black (97%). That is visibly more Black than the county at large, where the share is closer to 37%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 21 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 19.2:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 21.6:1, putting Osborn High School tighter than the state norm the norm. Roughly 93% of students at Osborn High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Wayne County (around 66%), the school's rate is north of typical.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Wayne County put median household income runs about $60,539, about 28% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 16%. Osborn High School is one of 573 public schools in Wayne County (combined enrollment of about 259,786 students).

Nearest neighbor: Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts, around 0.3 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a city-core setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Osborn High School's enrollment has ticked down 34% since 2018, when it stood at 615 (now 403). The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 16.6:1 in 2018 to 19.2:1 today.

Inside the community feed, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

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
Osborn High School
District
Detroit Public Schools Community District
Address
11600 E 7 MILE RD, DETROIT, MI 48205
Phone
(313) 866-0343
County
Wayne County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
403
Teachers (FTE)
21
Student–teacher ratio
19.2:1
Free/Reduced lunch
374 (93%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
260110308084
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Detroit Public Schools Community District
Other schools in DETROIT
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Frequently asked questions

About Osborn High School
What is the total enrollment at Osborn High School?
Osborn High School enrolls approximately 403 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Osborn High School serve?
Osborn High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Osborn High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Osborn High School is approximately 19.2:1 (21 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Osborn High School?
Student demographics at Osborn High School are roughly 1% White, 1% Hispanic, 97% Black, 0% Asian, 0% Two or more.
What district is Osborn High School in?
Osborn 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.
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