Denby High School

Denby High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
12800 Kelly Rd,  Detroit, MI
Denby Neighborhood
Detroit Public Schools Community School District
3.5
3.2
537 Students
C-
Niche Grade
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.

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Tanisha Manningham
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
950
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
5%
Average GPA
3.06
Graduation Rate
67%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B
Teachers
C-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.06
Reading Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
27.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
950
Math
470
Verbal
490
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

2
Equity
3
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
193:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.1%
Female
44.9%
Black
99.6%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

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 56 Students
Michigan State University 50 Students
Oakland University 38 Students
Ferris State University 36 Students
Central Michigan University 35 Students
Saginaw Valley State University 35 Students
Eastern Michigan University 34 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 22 Students
Grand Valley State University 21 Students
Western Michigan University 21 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 23 Students
Nursing 15 Students
Psychology 11 Students
Cosmetology 10 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 7 Students
Biology 6 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 6 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 6 Students
Computer Science 5 Students
Nursing Assistant 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 63 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/17/2024
The school is over all a good school just have to be dedicated to your work teachers make sure you understand material and help you get your work done . school starts at a good time and gets out at a good time also .
3.0 Parent
8/30/2017
What I liked about Denby High School was that the teachers cared about you and your future. Denby is an awesome place and a very underrated school because of the area its located in. Denby wasn't perfect but they tired as much as they could to make it the safest environment the students could possibly have, and I love that.
4.0 NicheUser
2/9/2015
While most of the students do not care for their grades, there are few who work their best to leave out out the environment that they live in. Those students are highly dedicated to the program.Within the school the administration does their best to provide a good environment and care for the students enough to take it upon themselves to get to know the students personally. The school I attend gives off a family aura and its very comfortable.
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GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 5 Reviews
4.0 other
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...
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4.0 parent
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...
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4.0 teacher
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!
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1.0 other
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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Denby High School

Denby 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 537 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 5% are proficient in reading. Denby High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.06, the graduation rate is 67%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 950 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $90,405. Discover additional schools in the area, like Harper Woods High School, East English Village Preparatory Academy, Turning Point Academy At Fleming, and more. Learn more about what Detroit has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Denby High School.

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