MUMFORD HIGH SCHOOL

Mumford High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District school district, located in DETROIT, MI with about 944 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 50 teachers, Mumford High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Based on the details provided, here is a summary description of Mumford High School:

Mumford High School, located at 17525 Wyoming St in Detroit, Michigan, is a historic institution that has served the local community for generations. As a prominent part of the Detroit Public Schools district, the school has historically been known for its strong emphasis on academic programs, diverse extracurricular activities, and a storied athletic tradition. Its mission centers on preparing students for post-secondary success by fostering an environment that encourages both intellectual growth and civic responsibility.

It is important to note that the link provided (eaaofmichigan.org) refers to the Education Achievement Authority (EAA) of Michigan, a former state-run district that briefly oversaw a group of underperforming schools in Detroit. While Mumford was once transitioned into this system, it has since returned to the oversight of the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD). Prospective students and families looking for current information regarding enrollment, curriculum, or school culture should visit the official [DPSCD website](https://www.detroitk12.org/) to get the most accurate and up-to-date data.

For more information, contact Mumford High School at (313) 416-7064 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

17525 WYOMING ST
DETROIT, MI 48221-2414
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MUMFORD HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DETROIT, MI with about 944 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
School status:
Changed Boundary/Agency
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
944
Teachers:
50
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide 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 944 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MUMFORD HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.

Black or African American
99.3%
Hispanic/Latino
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
White
0.1%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

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.