DETROIT INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AT CODY

Detroit Institute of Technology at Cody 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 225 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 18 teachers, Detroit Institute of Technology at Cody 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.

The **Detroit Institute of Technology at Cody (DIT)** is a specialized high school located within the Cody Campus in Detroit, Michigan. As part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, the school is designed to offer a curriculum focused on career and technical education (CTE) with a heavy emphasis on preparing students for the modern workforce and post-secondary success. By integrating rigorous core academics with hands-on technical training, the school aims to equip students with both the theoretical knowledge and the practical skills necessary to excel in competitive professional fields.

Beyond its technical focus, DIT at Cody emphasizes the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and professional readiness. The school fosters a supportive environment that encourages student engagement through various extracurricular activities and partnerships with local industries. By bridging the gap between high school instruction and career opportunities, the Detroit Institute of Technology at Cody plays a significant role in the local community by helping students transition into high-demand careers or college programs upon graduation.

For more information, contact Detroit Institute of Technology at Cody at (313) 866-9200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

18445 CATHEDRAL ST
DETROIT, MI 48228-1809
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DETROIT INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AT CODY is a public Title I school in DETROIT, MI with about 225 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
225
Teachers:
18
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 225 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DETROIT INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AT CODY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.

Black or African American
98.2%
White
0.9%
Hispanic/Latino
0.9%

Female
29.8%
Male
70.2%

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.