Pershing High School
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3 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,177 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 664th out of 672 high schools in MI.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 18875 Ryan Road, Detroit, MI 48234
- Principal or Admin: Dr. Deborah Jenkins
- Fax: (313) 866-3296
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Detroit City School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $12,016
- Graduation Rate: 45.2%
- Dropout Rate: 11.7%
- Students Per Teacher: 17.8
- Enrolled Students: 89,561
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,177
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 68.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.3
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 578 (49.1%)
- Females: 599 (50.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 7 (0.6%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 872 (74.1%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 879 (74.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 | 0.2% |
| Black | 1,101 | 93.5% |
| Asian | 60 | 5.1% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0.3% |
| White | 11 | 0.9% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 431 | 36.6% |
| 10th Grade | 292 | 24.8% |
| 11th Grade | 235 | 20.0% |
| 12th Grade | 217 | 18.4% |
| Ungraded | 2 | 0.2% |
Source: MI Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 3
3 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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2 reviews for Pershing High School
- Reviewed by Former Student on May 05, 2010
- Rating:
(1 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - horrible school....i have never seen any shot and killed until i attended this school
- Reviewed by Former Student on November 13, 2009
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - My best days were spent attending Pershing. I am a proud graduate of the year 1979!!!!!
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