Cass Technical High School

Cass Technical High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2501 2nd Ave,  Detroit, MI
Detroit Public Schools Community School District
3.9
3.3
2,405 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Lisa Phillips
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
20%
Reading Proficiency
56%
Average GPA
3.32
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.32
Reading Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
20%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
99
Full Time Teachers
99
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
520
Verbal
540
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
35.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
308:1

Student Diversity

Female
64.8%
Male
35.2%
Black
76.1%
Hispanic
11.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.4%
White
1.9%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#14 Best Magnet HS in Michigan
#17 Best HS for the Arts in Michigan
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Michigan State University 2,536 Students
Wayne State University 2,104 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 2,002 Students
Eastern Michigan University 1,221 Students
Central Michigan University 1,129 Students
Oakland University 982 Students
Western Michigan University 896 Students
Grand Valley State University 827 Students
Ferris State University 775 Students
Saginaw Valley State University 774 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 573 Students
Psychology 441 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 399 Students
Nursing 348 Students
Biology 317 Students
Computer Science 249 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 191 Students
Pre-Law Studies 184 Students
Marketing 164 Students
Architecture 119 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 2,050 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/24/2025
Cass Technical High School has been life changing for me; the lessons, experiences, and people I've met have all been phenomenal. All organizations have lacking features sure, but overall I know I would not have chosen to go anywhere else.
5.0 Senior
2/17/2025
I feel like Cass has prepared me for the college setting. With college level class, and teacher that genuinely care, I feel that I'm mentally, and academically ready for college. The best part is the teacher. They give their personal time up to help, and cater to their students.
3.0 Alum
12/20/2024
It was ok but they hire some bad math teachers and don't ever evaluate them when they're whole class is failing.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 21 Reviews
1.0 other
4/19/2024
I went there as a sub and did not feel welcomed at all. The administration office, one of the staff is very rude, she banned me out from the school because I put my head down in the classroom, she made me feel invaluable and uncomfortable infront of the students.
1.0 parent
12/15/2022
As a parent who has a child that attends CTH, today I seen how Ms. Phillips disrespects parents that come in. My child and other student safety is at a lack of all time. I am really considering pulling my student, this school cares more about a reputation than a students education/safety.
2.0 student
3/10/2020
I'm currently a junior and I can truly say my depression has gotten far worse attending this school. Going here many students receive negative feedback if they can't reach certain goals or standards, administration are always threating to kick students out for trivial matters. The current principle...
3.0 other
11/5/2016
My friend grandson attends Cass as a freshmen and struggling in a few subjects and the teachers there criticize and ridicule him to the point he wants to leave. They continue to ask him how he was able to get in and that he does not belong there. He mentioned an incident where he asked a question in...

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Cass Technical High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Detroit, MI and is served by the Detroit Public Schools Community School District in Michigan. The school has a total enrollment of 2,405 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 20% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. Cass Technical High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.32, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1070 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $525,873. Discover additional schools in the area, like Crocket High School of Science and Medicine, Detroit School of Arts, Covenant High School Southwest, and more. Learn more about what Detroit has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cass Technical High School.

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