DETROIT COLLEGIATE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL NORTHWESTERN

Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School Northwestern 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 482 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 38 teachers, Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School Northwestern has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School at Northwestern (DCP-Northwestern) is a public high school located in the historic Northwestern building on Detroit’s west side. Operating within the Detroit Public Schools Community District, the school is part of the Detroit Collegiate Preparatory network, which is designed to provide a rigorous, college-focused curriculum. The institution emphasizes academic excellence, aiming to ensure that all students are not only prepared for high school graduation but are also equipped with the critical thinking skills and academic foundation necessary to succeed in a four-year university.

Beyond its academic mission, DCP-Northwestern is deeply rooted in the community and focuses on fostering a culture of high expectations and personal development. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities and support services intended to help students navigate the path to post-secondary education. By blending traditional core subjects with a focus on college readiness, the school serves as a hub for students in the Grand Boulevard area who are seeking a structured environment that prioritizes their long-term professional and academic success.

For more information, contact Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School Northwestern at (313) 596-0700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.