The distinctive Art Deco-style building that houses Denby High School has been welcoming teens in the Denby neighborhood since 1930.
With an enrollment of about 600 students, Denby High School is known for its activism. Students played the leading role in the design of the adjacent Skinner Playfield, organizing the associated Denby Neighborhood Alliance and obtaining support from the Kresge Foundation and Detroit Future City civic organization.
Students continue their community activism with plans for a conservatory across the street and a building trades training program.
Denby High School has also been successful in athletics, winning the 2016 and 2018 Division II football championships, and jumpstarting the professional careers of several athletes. Basketball player Victor Alexander and Antonio Granger, football players Ed Budde and Shantee Orr and baseball player Len Okrie attended Denby High School. Speedskater and Olympic gold medalist Sheila Young is also a Denby High School graduate.
Denby High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
12800 Kelly Rd,
Detroit, MI
Detroit Public Schools Community School District
School Details
Head of School
Ms. Tanisha Manningham
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
950
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
5%
Average GPA
3.05
Graduation Rate
57%
Niche Grade
C-
B
C-
B-
B
B-
B-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.05
Reading Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
27.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
950
Math
460
Verbal
490
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
21
Reading
23
Science
21
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
193:1
Student Diversity
Male
55.1%
Female
44.9%
Black
99.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Wayne State University
53 Students
Michigan State University
50 Students
Oakland University
39 Students
Ferris State University
37 Students
Central Michigan University
36 Students
Eastern Michigan University
35 Students
Saginaw Valley State University
31 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
22 Students
Western Michigan University
21 Students
Grand Valley State University
20 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
23 Students
Nursing
16 Students
Psychology
11 Students
Cosmetology
9 Students
Social Work and Youth Services
7 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
6 Students
Sport and Fitness Management
6 Students
Biology
5 Students
Computer Science
5 Students
Nursing Assistant
5 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/28/2024
Denby felt like home while attending. The staff is very welcoming and supportive. I went to weekly therapy to help cope with my parents accident, which helped me feel less alone. My worst experience would be eating the schools food. The food never taste good so choose to eat at home or have a packed lunch instead. Besides the food everything else is actually great. I have formed bonds with every teacher and they are always willing to help.
8/29/2019
Denby is a ok school they try to help you pass high school but they do need to show how college works.
2/9/2015
The athletic clubs is probably the most used student activity at the school. The students love it and the students usually don't go home until around eight or nine at night. The teams lookout for their teammates and have a bond that can't be broken. Some even take it upon themselves to motivate others to preform well in school.
GreatSchools Reviews
4/29/2014
Denby is located in the 48205 zip code, which the Detroit News deemed Michigan s Deadliest Zip Code. The majority of our students live in the 48205 and 48234 zip codes. Over the last 15 years this area has been one of the hardest hit in the country. Many of the students served by Denby come from an...
9/21/2013
Although Denby still faces some challenges as it is a neighborhood school, the community and culture of the school has changed dramatically for the better. Hallways are clear by the bells and students are in class learning. Teachers seem more connected to the school an surrounding community and have...
10/9/2012
Denby has improved a lot since moving from DPS to EAA. With the renovation, new staff and administration, Denby is on the move to be a great school again!
9/25/2012
I went there in the late 80's and it was HORRIBLE then I can only imagine the decay of the school and loss of young minds stuck in this Educational vacuum!
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Denby
List Price Range
$196K - $1.5M
Homes For Sale
3
Average Home Value
$84,689
Median Lot Size
4,573 Sq Ft
% Renters
52%
Household Income
$46,547
% of College Grads
5.1%
Median Age
32
Average House Size
2,968 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
16.8%
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- 3 Beds
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- 1,012 Sq Ft
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- K to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Skinner Playfield
- Basketball
- Trails
- Playground
Brookins Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Playground
Commemoration Park
Troester Hayes Park
Glenfield-Lannett Park
Yorkshire Woods Community 4 Angels Garden
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