Detroit School of Arts

Detroit School of Arts

Public High School | Grade 9-12
123 Selden St,  Detroit, MI
Midtown Neighborhood
Detroit Public Schools Community School District
3.4
4.2
419 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal Lisa Reynolds
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
960
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Average GPA
3.04
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.04
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
960
Math
460
Verbal
510
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

4
Equity
8
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
446:1

Student Diversity

Female
71.3%
Male
28.7%
Black
93.8%
White
2.1%
Hispanic
1.6%
Two or more races
1.4%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#7 Best HS for the Arts in Michigan
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Wayne State University 260 Students
Michigan State University 225 Students
Oakland University 165 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 161 Students
Eastern Michigan University 149 Students
Central Michigan University 139 Students
Grand Valley State University 129 Students
Ferris State University 129 Students
Western Michigan University 126 Students
Saginaw Valley State University 113 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 86 Students
Psychology 62 Students
Music Performance 62 Students
Dance 60 Students
Nursing 40 Students
Drama and Theatre Production 40 Students
Music 35 Students
Music Technology 31 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 30 Students
Film and Video Studies 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 316 Reviews
4.0 Senior
9/14/2024
My overall experience at Detroit school of arts has been a good experience. All though some of the teachers at the school aren't good at teaching at all. As far as the arts, they're amazing. It's so many opportunities for everybody and it is by far the best art school in Michigan.
4.0 Senior
9/8/2023
Overall, I think DSA is a solid arts school that has every genre of art that you can think of. Dance, Visual art, Instrumental, Fashion, Multimedia, just to name a few. The only problem I have with the school is the lack of time management and communication when it come with it. Other than that, I definitely recommend if the arts is something that you're committing to.
5.0 Senior
6/27/2023
I have learned so much. Met so many people. Detroit School of Arts has prepared me for my college journey. And truly grateful for my experience.
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4.2 5 Reviews
5.0 student
1/9/2017
I've been at DSA for three years now and I honestly couldn't see myself going to any other high school. It's like home. The majors have very great and professional teachers that will get you where you want to go and all the staff care and love every student there.
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5.0 teacher
8/3/2014
Detroit School of Arts is one of the best kept secrets in the state of Michigan. The students are motivated , focused and ready to learn. I appreciate having a school community that is about the business of education. An excellent choice of a high performing high school. Applications are accepted on...
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5.0 other
8/26/2013
This school is amazing. When choosing a school you have to consider DSA. The test scores are amazing and teachers are why. They do their best with the students. They take their time to prepare for test and more. The school have a amazing performances and more. This is a true college prep school. Its...
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5.0 other
9/29/2011
I read each of the reviews that was submitted, and ended up saddened and appalled by some of the responses from the parents and the students. Dr. Denise Davis-Cotton, the founder of DSA had a vision in which she was able to bring to fruition by talking with people such as Max Fisher, and other "move...
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