For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 733 students in the neighborhood of Franklin Park, Detroit, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Franklin Park are Way Academy Chicago Site and Cody High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Franklin Park, Detroit, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Franklin Park, Detroit, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 47%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cody High School, with 50-54% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Franklin Park, Detroit, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Way Academy Chicago Site
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19321 W Chicago St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 444-9398
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 444-9398
Gr: 6-12 | 76 students
Rank: #22.
Cody High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18445 Cathedral St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9200
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9200
Gr: 9-12 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Franklin Park, Detroit, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Franklin Park, Detroit, MI include Way Academy Chicago Site and Cody High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Franklin Park, Detroit?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Franklin Park, Detroit.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Franklin Park, Detroit?
the neighborhood of Franklin Park, Detroit public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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