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Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - St. Thomas Site (Closed 2015)

8333 Townsend St
Detroit, MI 48213
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - St. Thomas Site serves 8 students in grades 5-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
8 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
88%
18%
White
12%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.21
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - St. Thomas Site?
8 students attend Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - St. Thomas Site.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - St. Thomas Site students are Black, and 12% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - St. Thomas Site?
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - St. Thomas Site has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - St. Thomas Site offer ?
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - St. Thomas Site offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - St. Thomas Site part of?
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - St. Thomas Site is part of Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy School District.

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