Type
-
School
Detroit Country Day School
Siviq Rank#114Bloomfield Hills, MI
24 AP CoursesIB Program
Enrollment
615
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
Admit Rate
-
Reach
Local / Regional
Narrative
Profile Notes
Summary
Detroit Country Day School profile data extracted from the official Class of 2025 PDF, with source data reported as of print date 9/19/24. The PDF primarily reports 2024-25/Class of 2025 metrics, with one note about AP Research planned for 2025-2026.
Advanced Coursework
DCDS offers AP, Honors, IB, and Advanced Courses; AP Seminar is offered in 2024-2025 with plans to expand to AP Research in 2025-2026.
Matriculation Notes
100% of seniors receive admittance to at least one four-year college or university; DCDS alumni are currently attending 120 different colleges and universities.
Siviq Layer
Siviq Scores
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar schools. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Academic Program
29th percentile
Higher reported academic program than 29% of similar schools.
Combines advanced-course offerings, testing, and reported honors or IB signals.
Outcomes
35th percentile
Higher reported outcomes than 35% of similar schools.
Based on reported college destinations in the current school profile.
Reach & Access
42nd percentile
Higher reported reach & access than 42% of similar schools.
Combines geographic reach and reported access signals from the current school data.
Student Experience
33rd percentile
Lower reported student experience than 33% of similar schools.
Lower student-teacher ratios score higher within each peer cohort.
Standardized Data
Profile
Profile
Overview
- Grades Served
- 7-12
Profile
Academics
- AP Courses
- 24
- IB Program
- Yes
- Honors Program
- Yes
- Average SAT
- 1,306
- Average ACT
- 27
Profile
Policies
- Class Rank Policy
- DCDS does not assign class rank.
- Weighted Grades
- Yes
- Weighted Grades Policy
- Weighted GPA adds 0.5 for Honors or IB courses and 1.0 for Advanced Placement or Advanced courses.
Location Context
Nearest
Institutional Details
People & Credentials
Institutional
Leadership
Head of School
Richard Dempsey
Upper School Director
John Corrigan
Institutional
Contacts
Director of College Counseling
Josh Greenwald
Associate Director of College Counseling and AP Coordinator
Stacy Penkala
Associate Director of College Counseling
Judith Stahl
Assistant Director of College Counseling
Andrew Callery
Assistant Director for Early Upper School Success
Annie Thomas
Assistant Director of Application Management, Testing and Technology
Stephanie Fradeneck
Administrative Assistant
Julie Jackson
School Profile General Contact
School Contact
Fax: 248.593.0985; address: 22305 W. Thirteen Mile Rd. Beverly Hills, MI 48025; website: www.dcds.edu
Institutional
Accreditations
member
MACAC
Listed as a DCDS membership.
member
NACAC
Listed as a DCDS membership.
member
College Board
Listed as a DCDS membership.
member
ACT
Listed as a DCDS membership.
member
NAIS
Listed as a DCDS membership.
member
ISACS
Listed as a DCDS membership; ISACS is an independent-school accrediting association.
member
ACCIS
Listed as a DCDS membership.
Institutional
School Codes
CEEB Code
230-330
External References
Links
College Outcomes
Top Colleges
Search & Answers
Detroit Country Day School Frequently Asked Questions
What is the student-teacher ratio at Detroit Country Day School?
The current school profile does not publish a normalized student-teacher ratio for Detroit Country Day School.
How many students are enrolled at Detroit Country Day School?
The current school profile reports about 615 students enrolled at Detroit Country Day School.
Is Detroit Country Day School a day school or a boarding school?
Detroit Country Day School is a private school.
Does Detroit Country Day School offer advanced placement (AP) courses?
Yes. The current school profile reports 24 AP courses at Detroit Country Day School.
Which colleges show up most often for Detroit Country Day School?
The current school profile highlights Alabama A & M University as one of the top reported college destinations for Detroit Country Day School.
Does Detroit Country Day School rank students?
No. DCDS says it does not assign class rank because of its rigorous college preparatory program.
How many credits are required to graduate from DCDS?
Students need 22 credits to graduate, and they may go beyond that up to a maximum of 27 credits.
Who is on the college counseling team?
The profile lists Josh Greenwald as Director of College Counseling, plus associate and assistant directors, an AP coordinator, and application/testing/technology support.
Do DCDS students take part in activities outside class?
Yes. DCDS reports that 100% of students participate in community service, clubs, athletics, and the arts.
By Geography
Nearby Schools
By Similarity
Similar Schools
Provenance
Sources
| Source | Type | Checked | Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 School Profile (PDF) Used for normalized profile metrics, school facts, FAQ answers, and school SEO metadata. Official source: www.dcds.edu/uploaded/College_Counseling/DCDS-School-Profile.pdf | School Profile PDF | Apr 01, 2026 | AP Courses • Academic Rigor Category • Access Category • Accreditations • Advanced Course Notes • Average ACT • More normalized profile fields |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF www.dcds.edu/uploaded/College_Counseling/DCDS-School-Profile.pdf | Official Linked File | May 12, 2026 | AP Courses • Enrollment • Honors Program |
| About - Mission and Vision - Detroit Country Day School www.dcds.edu/about | Official Website Page | May 12, 2026 | Grades Served |
| Leadership - Detroit Country Day School www.dcds.edu/about/leadership | Official Website Page | Apr 06, 2026 | IB Program |
| Coed Private School in Michigan - Detroit Country Day School www.dcds.edu | Official Website Page | Apr 05, 2026 | Grades Served • Student-Teacher Ratio |
| School History - Detroit Country Day School www.dcds.edu/about/history | Official Website Page | Apr 05, 2026 | Founded Year • Grades Served • IB Program |
Sources & Data QualityMirrored artifacts, website inventory, and normalization review notes for this school profile.
Source Links
Known Website Addresses
| Role | URL | Method |
|---|---|---|
| official_website | www.dcds.edu/about/at-a-glance | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.dcds.edu/about/facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.dcds.edu/about/fast-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.dcds.edu/about/quick-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| Academic private day school in Michigan - Detroit Country Day School | www.dcds.edu/academics | supplemental_backfill |
| College Counseling - Detroit Country Day School | www.dcds.edu/academics/college-counseling | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.dcds.edu/admission | supplemental_backfill |
| Admissions - Detroit Country Day School - Learn More Today | www.dcds.edu/admissions | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.dcds.edu/student-life | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.dcds.edu/tuition-and-financial-aid | supplemental_backfill |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF | www.dcds.edu/uploaded/College_Counseling/DCDS-School-Profile.pdf | page_scan |
| About - Mission and Vision - Detroit Country Day School | www.dcds.edu/about | supplemental_backfill |
| Careers - Detroit Country Day School | www.dcds.edu/about/careers | supplemental_backfill |
| Contact - Detroit Country Day School | www.dcds.edu/about/contact | supplemental_backfill |
| Facility Rental Information - Detroit Country Day School | www.dcds.edu/about/facility-rentals | supplemental_backfill |
| Rental Rates | www.dcds.edu/uploaded//flyers/DCDS-Facility-Rental-Rates.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| Campus Map | www.dcds.edu/uploaded/Campus_tour/Athletics/CampusMapAug2015.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| BENEFITS OVERVIEW | www.dcds.edu/uploaded/flyers/HR_Benefits_Overview_One-Pager.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| Coed Private School in Michigan - Detroit Country Day School | www.dcds.edu | search |
| School History - Detroit Country Day School | www.dcds.edu/about/history | supplemental_backfill |
| Leadership - Detroit Country Day School | www.dcds.edu/about/leadership | supplemental_backfill |
| News - Detroit Country Day School | www.dcds.edu/about/news | supplemental_backfill |
All Canonical Metrics
| Metric | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Grades Served | 7-12 | Grades 7-12 6 Arts Conservatory Programs 8:1 Student Teacher Ratio 7,125 Alumni Around the World Mens Sana In Corpore Sano - A Sound Mind in a Sound Body - a motto to guide us |
| Lowest Grade | - | - |
| Highest Grade | - | - |
| Postgraduate Offered | - | - |
| Boarding Status | - | - |
| Boarding Status Code | - | - |
| School Type | superior college preparatory, liberal arts educational opportunity | Mission: Detroit Country Day School strives to provide a superior college preparatory, liberal arts educational opportunity... |
| School Type Code | superior_college_preparatory_liberal_arts_educational_opportunity | superior college preparatory, liberal arts educational opportunity |
| Enrollment | 615 | The enrollment for 2024-25 is 615 students who reside in more than 50 nearby communities. |
| Residential Enrollment | - | - |
| Day Enrollment | - | - |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 8 | 8:1 Student Teacher Ratio |
| Founded Year | 1914 | Mr. F. Alden Shaw started the school in 1914 and remained the Headmaster until 1961. |
| School Leadership | - | RICHARD DEMPSEY - Head of School |
| Key Contacts | - | JOSH GREENWALD Director of College Counseling [email protected] |
| Accreditations | - | DCDS is a member of MACAC, NACAC, College Board, ACT, NAIS, ISACS and ACCIS. |
| School Codes | - | CEEB Code: 230-330 |
| AP Courses | 24 | Upper School Course Offerings; note says bold indicates AP, Honors, IB, and Advanced Courses. Count includes AP-designated offerings listed as AP or AP/IB: AP Art and Design, AP Art History, Music Theory AP/IB, English Lit. & Comp.: Antihero in Literature and Drama AP, World Literature AP/IB, Survey of English Lit AP/IB, AP Seminar: Global Studies, European History AP, United States History AP, American Government AP, AP Spanish, AP French, AP German, AP Mandarin Chinese, AP Latin V, AP Chemistry, AP Psychology, AP Biology, AP Physics C, AP Environmental Science, Honors Statistics IB/AP, Calculus AB IB/AP, Honors Calculus BC IB/AP, Computer Science AB AP. |
| Average Class Size | - | - |
| IB Program | Yes | IB Program: Detroit Country Day School offers qualified students the opportunity to enroll in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. |
| Honors Program | Yes | The weighted grade point average offers an additional 0.5 for Honors or IB courses, and a full 1.0 for Advanced Placement or Advanced courses. |
| Advanced Course Notes | DCDS offers AP, Honors, IB, and Advanced Courses; AP Seminar is offered in 2024-2025 with plans to expand to AP Research in 2025-2026. | New in 2024-2025: We will be offering AP Seminar, as a history based research course, with plans to expand the program to include AP Research in the 2025-2026 school year. |
| Faculty Count | - | - |
| College Counseling Summary | - | - |
| Testing Policy | - | - |
| Testing Policy Code | - | - |
| Average SAT | 1306 | SAT: Students Tested: 66; Average Total: 1306; Average Math: 663; Average ERW: 643 |
| Average ACT | 27 | ACT: Students Tested: 101; Average Composite: 27 |
| Matriculation Summary | 100% of seniors receive admittance to at least one four-year college or university; DCDS alumni are currently attending 120 different colleges and universities. | College Matriculation 2022-2024: DCDS Alumni are currently attending 120 different Colleges and Universities. Page 2 also states: 100% of our seniors receive admittance to at least one four-year college or university. |
| Top Colleges | - | Alabama A & M University; Albion College; Alma College; American University; Amherst College; Arizona State University; Auburn University; Baylor University; Boston College; Boston University; Brandeis University; Brown University; Butler University; California Institute of Technology; Carnegie Mellon University; Central Michigan University; Chapman University; Clemson University; Cleveland State University; College for Creative Studies; Cornell University; Dartmouth College; DePaul University; Duke University; Eastern Michigan University; Eckerd College; Ferris State University; Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University; Fordham University; George Washington University; Georgetown University; Georgia Institute of Technology; Grand Valley State University; Hampton University; Harvard University; Heidelberg University; Hillsdale College; Hope College; Howard University; Indiana University-Bloomington; Ithaca College; Johns Hopkins University; Kalamazoo College; Kettering University; Lawrence Technological University; Lincoln Memorial University; Louisiana State University; Loyola University Chicago; Loyola University Maryland; Macomb Community College; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Miami University-Oxford; Michigan State University; Michigan Technological University; Monmouth University; Montana State University; Morehouse College; New York University; North Carolina A & T State University; Northeastern University; Northwestern University; Northwood University; Nova Southeastern University; Oakland University; The Ohio State University; Otterbein University; Pace University; Pennsylvania State University; Pepperdine University; Princeton University; Purdue University; Rochester Institute of Technology; Santa Clara University; Savannah College of Art and Design; Smith College; Southern Methodist University; Stanford University; Suffolk University; SUNY at Albany; Swarthmore College; Syracuse University; Texas A & M University; The New School; The University of Alabama; The University of Tampa; The University of Tennessee; The University of Texas at Austin; Tufts University; Tulane University of Louisiana; United States Military Academy; University of California-Irvine; University of California-Santa Cruz; University of Chicago; University of Colorado Boulder; University of Dayton; University of Denver; University of Detroit Mercy; University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; University of Kansas; University of Melbourne; University of Miami; University of Michigan-Ann Arbor; University of Michigan-Dearborn; University of Minnesota-Twin Cities; University of Mississippi; University of Notre Dame; University of Pennsylvania; University of Pittsburgh; University of St. Andrews; University of Vermont; University of Western Ontario; University of Wisconsin-Madison; Vanderbilt University; Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Washington University in St. Louis; Wayne State University; Wesleyan University; Western Michigan University; Xavier University; Yale University |
| States Represented | - | - |
| Countries Represented | - | - |
| Students of Color | - | - |
| International Students | - | - |
| Receiving Financial Aid | - | - |
| Tuition-Free Share | - | - |
| Applicants | - | - |
| Admitted | - | - |
| Matriculated | - | - |
| Admit Rate | - | - |
| Yield Rate | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy | DCDS does not assign class rank. | Due to our rigorous college preparatory program it is our school policy not to assign class rank. |
| Class Rank Policy Code | not_reported | DCDS does not assign class rank. |
| Weighted Grades | Yes | A weighted grade point average is included on the transcript for admissions offices to use at their discretion. |
| Weighted Grades Policy | Weighted GPA adds 0.5 for Honors or IB courses and 1.0 for Advanced Placement or Advanced courses. | The weighted grade point average offers an additional 0.5 for Honors or IB courses, and a full 1.0 for Advanced Placement or Advanced courses. |
| Disciplinary Reporting | - | - |
| Boarding Model | unknown | unknown |
| Selectivity Category | selective | selective |
| Academic Rigor Category | very_high | very_high |
| Testing Policy Category | not_reported | not_reported |
| College Counseling Category | extensive | extensive |
| Student Body Reach Category | regional | regional |
| Access Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Outcome Category | strong_outcomes | strong_outcomes |
| Signals | - | Boarding status is not reported in the supplied evidence; no boarding/day enrollment split is provided.; Admissions pressure is not reported: no applicant, admit, matriculated, admit-rate, or yield data are supplied.; Student academic profile is strong: average SAT 1306, average ACT 27, 12 National Merit Semifinalists, and 9 National Merit Commended for the Class of 2025 context.; Academic program depth is very high: 24 AP-designated offerings, IB program, Honors courses, Advanced courses, AP Seminar, and AP Research planned for 2025-2026.; AP participation/performance is strong: in 2024, 227 students took 479 AP exams in 27 areas, with 85% scoring 3 or higher; 42 AP Scholars with Distinction reported.; School reports a rigorous college preparatory program and does not assign class rank.; Testing policy for college admissions is not reported.; College counseling staffing is extensive in the evidence: Director of College Counseling, two Associate Directors of College Counseling, an Assistant Director of College Counseling, plus related application/testing/technology support.; Student-body reach appears regional: 615 students reside in more than 50 nearby communities; no states or countries represented are reported.; Financial-aid participation is not reported, so access evidence is limited.; College outcomes are strong: 100% of seniors receive admission to at least one four-year college or university, and alumni are reported as attending 120 different colleges and universities.; Matriculation list includes a broad range of selective and highly selective institutions over 2022-2024, but without counts or shares by college. |