CODY ACADEMY OF PUBLIC LEADERSHIP

Cody Academy of Public Leadership 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 217 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, Cody Academy of Public Leadership 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.

Cody Academy of Public Leadership is a specialized small school located within the sprawling Cody High School campus in Detroit, Michigan. As part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD), the Academy focuses on preparing students for civic engagement and professional careers through a curriculum centered on leadership, community service, and public policy. By fostering a culture of responsibility and academic rigor, the school aims to equip its students with the critical thinking skills necessary to become effective change-makers in their local communities and beyond.

The school operates with a distinct emphasis on mentorship and personalized development, leveraging the "academy" model to provide a more intimate learning environment within the larger school facility. Students are encouraged to develop their voices through collaborative projects, public speaking opportunities, and real-world problem-solving exercises. By integrating traditional academic subjects with leadership-focused programming, Cody Academy of Public Leadership strives to provide its students—many of whom come from the surrounding West Detroit neighborhood—with a clear pathway to higher education and meaningful careers in the public and private sectors.

For more information, contact Cody Academy of Public Leadership at (313) 852-6612 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.