Washington Careers Center School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 271 high school students from grades 9-12
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 13000 Dequindre Street, Detroit, MI 48212
- Principal or Admin: Julia Purkett
- Fax: (313) 866-0671
School Operational Details
- Special Education School
- 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: 271
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 33.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 8.2
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 179 (66.1%)
- Females: 92 (33.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 6 (2.2%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 262 (96.7%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 268 (98.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 263 | 97.0% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | 8 | 3.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 1 | 0.4% |
| 10th Grade | 4 | 1.5% |
| 11th Grade | 7 | 2.6% |
| 12th Grade | 251 | 92.6% |
| Ungraded | 8 | 3.0% |
Source: MI Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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