Serving 158 students in grades 9-12, Osborn College Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
158 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
97%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)80-89%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Osborn College Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Osborn College Preparatory Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Osborn College Preparatory Academy?
158 students attend Osborn College Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Osborn College Preparatory Academy students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Osborn College Preparatory Academy?
Osborn College Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Osborn College Preparatory Academy offer ?
Osborn College Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Osborn College Preparatory Academy part of?
Osborn College Preparatory Academy is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
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