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Western International High School

1500 SCOTTEN ST, DETROIT, MI 48209Detroit Public Schools Community District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
2,151
Students
Total enrolled
75%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 13% vs nat'l
$22,389
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 56% vs nat'l
25.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 67% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 2,151 students in grades 09–12 in DETROIT, Michigan.
56% above average funding
District spends $22,389 per pupil, 56% more than the national average of $14,347.
25.7 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is above the national average — larger classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

Western International High School is a very large high in DETROIT, Michigan, serving grades 09–12 with 2,151 students. The district invests $22,389 per student — 56% above the national average of $14,347, with a 25.7:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 76% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The 75% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at Western International High School

2,151
Total Students
25.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
76%
Free Lunch
84
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution1,149 male · 1,002 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility76%
National avg 52% · 1,627 students
Student Composition
8%
72%
20%
White8%
Hispanic / Latino72%
Black20%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 260110304857

Academic Outcomes at Western International High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
75
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
75%
State avg
81%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,389Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$22,389
State avg
$37,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,851
Student Support$4,254
Administration$2,687
Operations$3,358
Other$2,239
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $22,389 spent per student, an estimated $9,918 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
42%
39%
State government
41.7%
Local (property tax)
39.1%
Federal programs
19.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $22,389/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 75% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • 25.7:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • 76% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Munger ElementaryMiddle SchoolEarhart ElementaryMiddle SchoolMackenzie ElementaryMiddle SchoolGompers ElementaryMiddle School
+16 more
↓
High School
Cass Technical High SchoolRenaissance High SchoolMumford High SchoolMartin Luther King Jr Senior High School
+4 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyWayne County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictDetroit Public Schools Community District →
Phone: (313)849-4758
NCES ID: 260110304857
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in DETROIT seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Detroit Public Schools Community District
High
Cass Technical High School
2,395 students · 09–12
● 32 opp62% FRL
High
Renaissance High School
1,146 students · 09–12
● 32 opp62% FRL
Elem
Munger ElementaryMiddle School
968 students · PK–08
● 36 opp81% FRL
Elem
Earhart ElementaryMiddle School
910 students · PK–08
82% FRL
Elem
Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School
909 students · PK–08
88% FRL
High
Mumford High School
889 students · 09–12
● 29 opp86% FRL
Elem
Gompers ElementaryMiddle School
838 students · PK–08
91% FRL
High
Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School
821 students · 09–12
73% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1500 SCOTTEN ST, DETROIT, MI 48209
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.