Detroit Lions Academy

Detroit Lions Academy

Public Middle, High School | Grade 9-12
4701 McKinley St,  Detroit, MI
Detroit Public Schools Community School District
3.6
3.3
394 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Andrea Ford-ayler
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
10%
Average GPA
3
Graduation Rate
42%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B+
Teachers
C-
College Prep
C+
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3
Reading Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
540
Verbal
560
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
273:1

Student Diversity

Male
60.1%
Female
39.9%
Black
98.3%
Two or more races
<1%
White
<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.
Eastern Michigan University 17 Students
Ferris State University 16 Students
Michigan State University 15 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 15 Students
Wayne State University 15 Students
Central Michigan University 14 Students
Grand Valley State University 11 Students
Oakland University 10 Students
Saginaw Valley State University 10 Students
University of Detroit Mercy 9 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 7 Students
Education 4 Students
Business 3 Students
Psychology 3 Students
Acting 3 Students
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management 3 Students
Biology 2 Students
Drama and Theatre Production 2 Students
Cosmetology 2 Students
Cinematography and Video Production 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 5 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
5/22/2020
My experience at West Side Academy for the last 2 years have been pretty good. The teacher I have had are pretty cool, there respectful, there good at what they do I would change them for anything.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 3 Reviews
4.0 student
7/12/2018
4 stars it’s okay it could use some improvements but I liked it for the most part
5.0 student
1/27/2009
1.0 student
12/1/2007

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Detroit Lions Academy 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 394 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 10% are proficient in reading. Detroit Lions Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3, the graduation rate is 42%, and the average SAT score is 1100. The average home value in this area is $95,605. Discover additional schools in the area, like Covenant High School Southwest, Academy Of The Americas, Northwestern High School, and more. Learn more about what Detroit has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Detroit Lions Academy.

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