- Fordson High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Detroit Leadership Academy High School (659 vs. 91).
- Fordson High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Detroit Leadership Academy High School (555 vs. 189).
- Fordson High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Detroit Leadership Academy High School (402 vs. 60).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Fordson High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Detroit Leadership Academy High School (555 vs. 189).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Fordson High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Detroit Leadership Academy High School (659 vs. 91).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Fordson High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Detroit Leadership Academy High School (402 vs. 60).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Fordson High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Detroit Leadership Academy High School (165 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Fordson High School reported a higher students per counselor than Detroit Leadership Academy High School (406.2:1 vs. 290:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
18 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Fordson High School
4 metrics were reported by Fordson High School. Comparable data for Detroit Leadership Academy High School is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
95%
AP courses offered
28
AP enrollment
350
Dual enrollment
435
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Detroit Leadership Academy High School
$14,893.53
Fordson High School
$18,203.9
Local revenue share
Detroit Leadership Academy High School
9.6%
Fordson High School
23.8%
State revenue share
Detroit Leadership Academy High School
69.4%
Fordson High School
57.9%
Federal revenue share
Detroit Leadership Academy High School
21%
Fordson High School
18.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Detroit Leadership Academy High School
73.3%
Fordson High School
27.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Wayne County
$59,521
Wayne County
$59,521
Poverty rate
Wayne County
20.1%
Wayne County
20.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Wayne County
26.9%
Wayne County
26.9%
Unemployment rate
Wayne County
5.5%
Wayne County
5.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.