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Crockett High School

Public | 9-12 | 692 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 4, 2011

Great school the Highschool and what we called votech. The teachers are wonderful love all of them
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 25, 2009

I feel like Crockett is a good school compared to the rest of DPS schools. And I agree that they do seem to be too focused on uniforms...sometimes it feels like thats all their worried about! But on the other hand they do focus on our future and make sure we do somthing with our lives. Basically all im saying is that if your looking for a DPS high school for your child to attend choose Crockett -'012
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 13, 2008

My sister went to crockett and she loved it. she said that it really prepared her for college, so next year im putting my daughter in crockett high school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 12, 2007

I Think Crockett Is a Good School....... Its Not all that hype but I can work with it.. All these negative things being said aren't even true..... Crockett is a very caring and Loving School... I Personally Recommend that you send your child here....... I've experienced it as a Freshie this year...'011'........
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 21, 2007

I think crockett is a great school it allows students to explore there academic skills, also when the students go off into there future goals they go into great experiences that crocketts teachers knowlegde them to be the best they can be going off into the world on there own
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 30, 2007

I think Crockett is a great school. I have 2 little boys that attend that school. i would totally recommend this school. the teachers are caring and the children are willing to learn.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 21, 2006

Crochett is on tha mark. The students are happy and willing to get the job done. I want to thank mrs.Belcher for hering my prayer to god when my child needed her and her school in the middle of the school year she did not turh us away. My childs whole outlook has changed and is more focused. Thacher's and parents never forget *young people are kids just like we were once and they don't really know what's going on with thier lives just as we are adults and we still don't know what's going on with us truly. Mrs.Baldwin
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 7, 2006

I read some the parent reviews and one parent points out some of the negative aspects of Crockett. I just want to point out that Crockett is an excellent school to attend. I experienced first hand what Crockett has to offer and like teachers who do care, and a strategy of educating that kept us focused. The educators kept the kids motivated by entering us into competitions, praising our good accomplishments and and staying active in keeping us on the right track. We had an excellent football team, we were smart, and many of us went on to an institution of higher education. I graduated in the year 2003, and our graduation was beautiful. I don't think no other school could have topped it. So in my opinion Crockett Technical High School was an excellent school.
—Submitted by Ciera Weaver, a former student


Posted September 21, 2006

I think Crockett is a good school to send a child to based on my child's academic performance, (3.2 GPA and he never had a 3.0 in elementary or middle school), the principal, teachers, counselors, coaches, directors, secretaries, security guards, custodian and everyone are on the frontline with students. They are professional and knowledgeable in their areas. PTA leadership has a positive presence. Students are good children. Smaller school setting. I'm very satisfied with Crockett and think it should be amongst one of Detroit's top 5 schools.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 9, 2005

Filthy, holes in the wall and floors, toilets that don't work, substandard materials, lack of books, smells like sewage on a warm day, lack of leadership, just disgusting.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 29, 2005

Crockett is a good school because the teachers and staff care about students. Teaching curriculum is at state level. Does need more parental involvement.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 29% in 2013.

2013

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
35%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 29% in 2012.

122 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
0%

2011

 
 
7%

2010

 
 
7%

2009

 
 
3%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 56% in 2012.

122 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
12%

2011

 
 
20%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
27%
Science

The state average for Science was 26% in 2012.

122 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
0%

2011

 
 
12%

2010

 
 
15%

2009

 
 
8%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 41% in 2012.

122 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
1%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
47%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 49% in 2012.

122 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
7%

2011

 
 
4%

2010

 
 
12%

2009

 
 
12%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Michigan used the Michigan Merit Examination (MME) to assess students in grade 11 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. The MME is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MME test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Reading

2012

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Michigan used the Michigan Merit Examination (MME) to assess students in grade 11 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. The MME is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MME test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 98% 20%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 3%
Hispanic 0% 5%
White 0% 71%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 70%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 28N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • Skillman Good School (2007)

Special education / special needs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Special education
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Spanish
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:05 a.m.
School end time
  • 2:45 p.m.
School Leader's name
  • Ms. Deborah Hurst
Fax number
  • (313) 866-7401

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Special education
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism
Foreign languages taught
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Spanish

Resources

Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • None
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Track
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross country
  • Golf
  • Softball
  • Track
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Dress code
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8950 Saint Cyril St
Detroit, MI 48213
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Phone: (313) 866-7399

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