Denby High School

Denby High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
12800 Kelly Rd,  Detroit, MI
Denby Neighborhood
Detroit Public Schools Community School District
3.5
3.2
537 Students
C-
Niche Grade
The distinctive Art Deco-style building that houses Denby High School has been welcoming teens in the Denby neighborhood since 1930. With an enrollment of about 600 students, Denby High School is known for its activism. Students played the leading role in the design of the adjacent Skinner Playfield, organizing the associated Denby Neighborhood Alliance and obtaining support from the Kresge Foundation and Detroit Future City civic organization. Students continue their community activism with plans for a conservatory across the street and a building trades training program. Denby High School has also been successful in athletics, winning the 2016 and 2018 Division II football championships, and jumpstarting the professional careers of several athletes. Basketball player Victor Alexander and Antonio Granger, football players Ed Budde and Shantee Orr and baseball player Len Okrie attended Denby High School. Speedskater and Olympic gold medalist Sheila Young is also a Denby High School graduate.

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Tanisha Manningham
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
950
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
5%
Average GPA
3.05
Graduation Rate
57%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B
Teachers
C-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.05
Reading Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
27.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
950
Math
460
Verbal
490
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
21
Reading
23
Science
21
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

3
Equity
3
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
193:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.1%
Female
44.9%
Black
99.6%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Wayne State University 53 Students
Michigan State University 50 Students
Oakland University 39 Students
Ferris State University 37 Students
Central Michigan University 36 Students
Eastern Michigan University 35 Students
Saginaw Valley State University 31 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 22 Students
Western Michigan University 21 Students
Grand Valley State University 20 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 23 Students
Nursing 16 Students
Psychology 11 Students
Cosmetology 9 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 7 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 6 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 6 Students
Biology 5 Students
Computer Science 5 Students
Nursing Assistant 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 62 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/28/2024
Denby felt like home while attending. The staff is very welcoming and supportive. I went to weekly therapy to help cope with my parents accident, which helped me feel less alone. My worst experience would be eating the schools food. The food never taste good so choose to eat at home or have a packed lunch instead. Besides the food everything else is actually great. I have formed bonds with every teacher and they are always willing to help.
3.0 Alum
8/29/2019
Denby is a ok school they try to help you pass high school but they do need to show how college works.
3.0 NicheUser
2/9/2015
The athletic clubs is probably the most used student activity at the school. The students love it and the students usually don't go home until around eight or nine at night. The teams lookout for their teammates and have a bond that can't be broken. Some even take it upon themselves to motivate others to preform well in school.
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3.2 5 Reviews
4.0 other
4/29/2014
Denby is located in the 48205 zip code, which the Detroit News deemed Michigan s Deadliest Zip Code. The majority of our students live in the 48205 and 48234 zip codes. Over the last 15 years this area has been one of the hardest hit in the country. Many of the students served by Denby come from an...
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4.0 parent
9/21/2013
Although Denby still faces some challenges as it is a neighborhood school, the community and culture of the school has changed dramatically for the better. Hallways are clear by the bells and students are in class learning. Teachers seem more connected to the school an surrounding community and have...
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4.0 teacher
10/9/2012
Denby has improved a lot since moving from DPS to EAA. With the renovation, new staff and administration, Denby is on the move to be a great school again!
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1.0 other
9/25/2012
I went there in the late 80's and it was HORRIBLE then I can only imagine the decay of the school and loss of young minds stuck in this Educational vacuum!
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