MichiganSchoolsWestern International High School

Western International High School

PublicGrades 912
DETROIT, Michigan · Detroit Public Schools Community District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,931
Student:Teacher23.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch76%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 364
1,931
Total Enrollment
State avg: 59%
76%+17.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Western International High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in DETROIT, Michigan. The school enrolls 1,931 students. It is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Michigan state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.3:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictDetroit Public Schools Community District
County26163
CityDETROIT
ZIP48209
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID260110304857

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,931

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %76%
State Avg59%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)