For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 171 students in 48238, MI.
The top-ranked public high school in 48238, MI is Joy Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 48238 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in 48238, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 48238, MI Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Joy Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15055 Dexter Ave
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 340-0023
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 340-0023
Gr: PK-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
48238, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8100 West Davison
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 646-9053
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 646-9053
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
2200 Ewald Circle
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 866-0605
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 866-0605
Gr: PK-6 | 169 students
8145 Chalfonte Street
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 873-5705
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 873-5705
Gr: K-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
8735 Schoolcraft Street
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 933-1535
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 933-1535
Gr: 5-8 | 324 students Minority enrollment: 99%
2001 La Belle St
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 873-6810
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 873-6810
2001 La Belle St
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 852-1500
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 852-1500
Gr: K-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
2200 Ewald Circle
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 454-3268
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 454-3268
Gr: K-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
13141 Rosa Parks Boulevard
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 852-1575
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 852-1575
Gr: 6-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
13120 Wildemere Street
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 252-3050
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 252-3050
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
8200 Midland Street
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 494-7322
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 494-7322
Gr: 6-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
13120 Wildemere St
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 852-1450
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 852-1450
Gr: K-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1
14900 Parkside Street
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 494-3944
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 494-3944
Gr: PK-4 | 8 students
2701 Fenkell Street
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 494-8100
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 494-8100
Gr: PK-8 | 1,095 student Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 48238, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in 48238, MI include Joy Preparatory Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 48238?
1 public high schools are located in 48238.
What is the racial composition of students in 48238?
48238 public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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