Denby High School
Grades: 9-12
Students: 508
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 23:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 193:1
Certified Teachers: 84%
12800 Kelly Road
Detroit, MI 48224
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 866-7200
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
NA
Test Scores2/10
NA
Academic Progress3/10
4/10
Community Reviews
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
Posted by a community member on 4/29/2014Although 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
Posted by a parent on 9/21/2013Denby 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!
Posted by a teacher on 10/9/2012I 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!
Posted by a community member on 9/25/2012Great school . Had kin fokes going there when if first opened up .I went there in the 40's and earned a D letter in track It was the best school on the east side then, and is still the best school on the east side now Like the school song goes " "Denby we are always loyal we are
Posted by a community member on 4/2/2011Nearby Schools
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Detroit schools - Denby High School is located at 12800 Kelly Road, Detroit MI 48224. Denby High School is in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. Denby High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9-12.
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