Northwestern High School
358 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
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.
358
Total Students
25.9
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic | 4 |
| Black | 347 |
| Two or More | 1 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Black347 (96.9 %)
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White5 (1.4 %)
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Hispanic4 (1.1 %)
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Two or More1 (0.3 %)
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American Indian1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Detroit Public Schools Community District |
| Phone: | (313)596-0700 |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 358 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 25.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 262 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 6 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
106
Grade 10
107
Grade 11
83
Grade 12
62
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 106 |
| Grade 10 | 107 |
| Grade 11 | 83 |
| Grade 12 | 62 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 168 | 46.9% |
| Male | 190 | 53.1% |
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