JERRY L WHITE CENTER HIGH SCHOOL

Jerry L White Center High School is a public high school that is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District school district, located in DETROIT, MI with about 205 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 25 teachers, Jerry L White Center High School 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.

Jerry L. White Center High School, located on West McNichols Road in Detroit, is a specialized educational institution within the Detroit Public Schools Community District. The school is primarily dedicated to serving students with special needs, providing a tailored learning environment designed to support students who require individualized education programs (IEPs). Its mission focuses on fostering independence, functional life skills, and academic growth in a safe and supportive setting that accommodates a wide range of cognitive and physical abilities.

The school is recognized for its commitment to holistic development, often integrating vocational training, community-based instruction, and therapeutic support services into its curriculum. By emphasizing personalized learning pathways, Jerry L. White Center aims to prepare its students for successful transitions into adulthood, focusing on personal autonomy and social integration. The campus serves as a critical resource for families in the Detroit area looking for a structured, inclusive educational community that prioritizes the unique potential of every student.

For more information, contact Jerry L White Center High School at (313) 416-4200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

14804 WEST MCNICHOLS RD
DETROIT, MI 48235-3938
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JERRY L WHITE CENTER HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in DETROIT, MI with about 205 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Special Education School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
205
Teachers:
25
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
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 205 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JERRY L WHITE CENTER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 88% of the student body.

Black or African American
87.8%
White
6.3%
Hispanic/Latino
4.4%
Asian
1.5%

Female
41.0%
Male
59.0%

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.