DIANN BANKSWILLIAMSON EDUCATIONAL CENTER
Diann BanksWilliamson Educational Center is a public high school that is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District school district, located in Detroit, MI with about 66 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 8 teachers, Diann BanksWilliamson Educational Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The Diann Banks-Williamson Educational Center, located on Cadieux Road in Detroit, is a specialized facility operating under the umbrella of the Detroit Public Schools Community District. It is primarily recognized as a center-based program designed to support students with diverse learning needs, particularly those requiring individualized special education services. The school focuses on creating a structured and supportive environment tailored to students who benefit from more intensive, small-group instruction and specialized therapeutic support that may not be available in a traditional general education setting.
Beyond academics, the center emphasizes functional life skills, social-emotional development, and individualized educational programming (IEP) goals to help students reach their highest level of personal independence. By providing a dedicated space with specialized staff and resources, the Diann Banks-Williamson Educational Center serves as a vital resource for families in the Detroit area who require a highly personalized approach to their children's education and developmental growth.
For more information, contact Diann BanksWilliamson Educational Center at (313) 347-7280 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Detroit, MI 48224-2153
(313) 347-7280
DIANN BANKSWILLIAMSON EDUCATIONAL CENTER is a public school in Detroit, MI with about 66 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Special Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 66
- Teachers:
- 8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 66 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DIANN BANKSWILLIAMSON EDUCATIONAL CENTER is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 88% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 87.9%
- White
- 6.1%
- Asian
- 3.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.0%
- Female
- 45.5%
- Male
- 54.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.