Education

Education in Detroit, Michigan, is a key part of the city’s revitalization and community development efforts. The city’s education system consists of public schools, charter schools, private institutions, and higher education establishments. Over the years, Detroit has faced challenges in its educational system, including declining enrollment, underfunding, and low academic performance. However, there have been significant efforts to improve schools, expand educational opportunities, and address educational inequalities.

Detroit Public Schools

High Schools

Cass Technical High School
Renaissance High School
Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School
Western International High School
Detroit School of Arts

Middle Schools

Clippert Multicultural Honors Academy
Ludington Magnet Middle School
Earhart Elementary-Middle School
Bates Academy
Davison Elementary-Middle School

Elementary Schools

Chrysler Elementary School
Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology
Maybury Elementary School
Thirkell Elementary School
Carleton Elementary School

Specialized and Application-Based Schools

Detroit International Academy for Young Women
Academy of the Americas
Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies School (FLICS)
Davis Aerospace Technical High School
Communication and Media Arts High School

Colleges/Universities

Public Universities

Wayne State University: Established in 1868, Wayne State is a public research university located in the heart of Detroit. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across 13 schools and colleges.

University of Michigan-Dearborn: Part of the University of Michigan system, the Dearborn campus provides over 100 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and certificate programs across four colleges.

Private Universities

University of Detroit Mercy: Founded in 1877, it is Michigan’s largest Catholic university, offering more than 100 academic degree programs across seven colleges and schools.

College for Creative Studies: A premier institution specializing in art and design education, offering both undergraduate and graduate programs.

Community Colleges

Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD): Serving the Detroit area, WCCCD offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs across multiple campuses.

Oakland Community College: With campuses in Auburn Hills, Farmington Hills, Highland Lakes, Royal Oak, and Southfield, it provides a wide range of two-year degree programs.

Specialized Institutions:

Sacred Heart Major Seminary: A Roman Catholic seminary offering theological degrees and training for those pursuing vocations in the church.

Cranbrook Academy of Art: Located in nearby Bloomfield Hills, it is a renowned graduate school of art, design, and architecture.