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Central High School

Detroit, Michigan · Grades 9 to 12 · Detroit Public Schools Community District

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About Central High School

Central High School is a public school in Detroit, Michigan, serving grades 9 through 12. It reported 403 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter high schools in Detroit. With about 23 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 17.5 students per teacher. Detroit Public Schools Community District runs 101 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Wayne County. There are 137 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	2425 Tuxedo St, Detroit, MI 48206
Phone	(313) 252-3000
School district	Detroit Public Schools Community District
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	403
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	23
Students per teacher	17.5
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Wayne County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 260110304670). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Central High School serve?

Central High School serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Central High School?

Central High School reported 403 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High School?

About 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 403 students and 23 teachers in federal data.

Is Central High School a public or charter school?

Central High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Central High School in?

Central High School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/mi/detroit-public-schools-community-district/

Where is Central High School located?

Central High School is at 2425 Tuxedo St, Detroit, MI 48206. The phone number is (313) 252-3000.

How many other schools are near Central High School?

There are 137 other schools within 5 miles of Central High School in our directory.