Detroit Public Schools Community District

Communication and Media Arts High School

We are a small high school with a distinguished record of academic rigor and for producing students who excel in media arts careers. At CMA, we are preparing students to become college and career ready. CMA offers rigorous academic courses, athletics, clubs, student leadership, and numerous experiences to ensure our students are fully prepared to advance towards their post-secondary goals. 

Updates

The new school year will begin on Monday, August 24, 2026, and seats are limited in all grades. For the highest chance of admission and to expedite our ability to get you enrolled, if admitted, please apply as soon as possible. We will do our best to process your application within 1 week.

Application Requirements  

• Two years of Transcripts or School Report Cards.
• Standardized Test Scores.
• One Letter of Recommendation
• Two additional references (contact information)
• All deadlines are final, including application and enrollment deadlines.
• Please review the application carefully before submitting it. You may save the application in progress and return to make as many changes as necessary prior to submitting it. 
• Do not submit more than one application to CMA for the same student. You may email application.schools@detroitk12.org or use Submittable to send a message to the Admissions Teams to request the opportunity to edit or update your application. 

Before You Begin 

Please visit the CMA  website or call the school for more information, (313) 866-9300  

Other School Options 

This application only covers Communication and Media Arts High School. For information about all DPSCD application schools and how to apply to other schools not included on this application, please visit detroitk12.org/enrollment/application-schools

 Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men

At Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men, we are preparing young men to become career and college-ready. Alongside our commitment to academic rigor and character development, we offer exciting extracurricular initiatives, including our GIS Pathways certification program, providing students with valuable skills for the future. Whether you're craving academic challenge, seeking extracurricular adventure, or striving for athletic excellence, Frederick Douglass Academy has something for everyone.

Application Requirements

• Two years of report cards or transcripts
• Recent standardized test scores
• Two references (at least one from a teacher, principal, or counselor)
• An interview with parent/scholar will be requested

Guidelines

• This application should be completed by a parent or guardian, using their email address. Do not apply using a school email account, as firewalls may block important communications regarding your application.
• Please review the application carefully before submitting it. You may save the application in progress and return to make as many changes as necessary before submitting it. 
• Do not submit more than one application to Frederick Douglass for the same student. You may email application.schools@detroitk12.org or use Submittable to send a message to the Admissions Team to request the opportunity to edit or update your application. 

Before You Begin

Please visit the Frederick Douglass website or call the school for more information, (313) 596-3555. 

Other School Options

This application only covers Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men. For information about all DPSCD application schools and how to apply to other schools not included on this application, please visit detroitk12.org/enrollment/application-schools. 

Davis Aerospace Technical High School

Davis Aerospace Technical High School prepares students to enter the world of Aviation. All students have access to Aviation classes and the opportunity to join our Flight Training Program. Students are prepared to test for their remote pilot's certificate and can join the fast-growing career sector of Commercial Drone Piloting. Students will also be able to train in one of our state-of-the-art simulators and have the possibility of piloting a real aircraft.

We are so excited that we will be located in a newly renovated location at the Detroit City Airport. While construction wraps up, we will be temporarily located at SAY Detroit, 19320 Van Dyke Avenue, Detroit, MI 48234 for the start of the school year. Our new space, however, will be worth the wait!

Application Requirements

• This application should be completed by a parent or guardian, using their email address. Do not apply using a school email account, as firewalls may block important communications regarding your application.
• Report cards or transcripts showing all grades from 2023-24, 2024-25 and the current school year.
• Recent standardized test scores.
• A minimum of 2 references must be included in the application (from a teacher, principal, or counselor).
• All applicants will be contacted for an interview.
• All deadlines are final, including application and enrollment deadlines.
• Please review the application carefully before submitting it. You may save the application in progress and return to make as many changes as necessary prior to submitting it. 
• Do not submit more than one application to Davis Aerospace for the same student. You may email application.schools@detroitk12.org or use Submittable to send a message to the Admissions Teams to request the opportunity to edit or update your application. 

Learn more about us!

Visit the Davis Aerospace Technical High School website or call the school for more information, (313) 822-8820. We are located at 900 Dickerson Avenue, Detroit, MI 48215-2900.

Other options

This application only covers Davis Aerospace Technical High School. For information about all DPSCD application schools and to apply to other schools not included on this application, please visit https://www.detroitk12.org/enrollment/application-schools

Welcome!

Detroit International Academy welcomes you to apply for admission to grades 9-12 for the 2026-27 school year. We are the only all-girls public school in Michigan, offering a private school-like education in a tuition-free setting. 

We develop young women into confident, resilient leaders through academic rigor, a strong school culture and an environment that fosters sisterhood and the creation of lifelong friendships. 

DIA is a selective school within the Detroit Public Schools Community District. Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5. 

Application Requirements

• Two years of reports or transcripts
• Recent standardized test scores
• Two references (at least one from a teacher, principal, or counselor)

Guidelines

• This application should be completed by a parent or guardian, using their email address. Do not apply using a school email account, as firewalls may block important communications regarding your application.
• Please review the application carefully before submitting it. You may save the application in progress and return to make as many changes as necessary prior to submitting it. 
• Do not submit more than one application to Detroit International Academy for the same student. You may email application.schools@detroitk12.org or use Submittable to send a message to the Admissions Team to request the opportunity to edit or update your application.  

Before You Begin

Please visit the DIA website or call the school for more information, (313) 873-3050. You may visit us during school hours at 5161 Charles Street, Detroit, MI 48212.

Other School Options

This application only covers Detroit International Academy. For information about all DPSCD application schools and how to apply to other schools not included on this application, please visit detroitk12.org/enrollment/application-schools.