List of closed public schools in Detroit

This is a list of schools closed by the Detroit Public Schools Community District. There have been about 200 school closures since 2000. Some have been repurposed, while others were torn down, most remain vacant though, although the exact number is unclear. According to Detroiturbex.com and additional historic research, there are 61 abandoned schools to this day, while 36 have been demolished and 2 have been renovated.

Additional Information of schools

In 2025, the Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy located at 2585 Grove St on the city's Northwest side was demolished. Formerly the P.J.M. Hally School, it was designed by Carey & Esselstyn and built by Talbot & Meier in 1928. It was still in use as a school until shortly before its demolition.
In 2011, Chadsey High School was demolished.
In 2016, Detroit City Alternative High School was demolished.
In 2019, Charles Kettering High School was subject to partial demolition.
In 2012, Mackenzie High School was demolished.
In 2005, Northern High School was repurposed.
in 1982, Northeastern high school was demolished.
In 2012, Redford High School was demolished.
In 2023, Southwestern High School was demolished.
Info of Middle Schools'
In 2012, Elizabeth Cleveland Intermediate School was renovated.
In 2001, Tappan Intermediate was razed.