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.
358
Total Students
25.9
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwestern High School
Demographic Student Count
White5
Hispanic4
Black347
Two or More1
American Indian1
  • Black
    347 (96.9 %)
  • White
    5 (1.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (1.1 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Northwestern High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9106
Grade 10107
Grade 1183
Grade 1262
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Northwestern High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16846.9%
Male19053.1%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)