Davis Aerospace Technical High School

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) training for students in grades 9-12. Offer a rigorous blended curriculuum model (academic and technical). All students are exposed to aerospace/aviation careers. Academic Subjects: Math, Science, Social Studies, English, Spanish, Spanish, Advance Placement (AP) Courses, Technical Subjects: Aviation Airframe, Avionics/Advance Avionics, Aviation Powerplant, Drafting/Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), Aviation Welding, AFJROTC

School moved to its present location on Erwin and Lynch Rd on the Detroit City Airport in 1968

Geographic Boundaries: Students throughout the city may apply

Academic: (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Spanish) and Technical: (Avionics, Aerospace, Welding, Drafting, Airframe, Power Plant, Electric Airframe)

All students are exposed to aerospace/aviation careers. Academic Subjects: Math, Science, Social Studies, English, Spanish, Spanish, Advance Placement (AP) Courses, Technical Subjects: Aviation Airframe, Avionics/Advance Avionics, Aviation Powerplant, Drafting/Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), Aviation Welding, AFJROTC

Career Counselor, Academic Counselor, Advisory Board, LSCO (Parent Group)
Social Worker, Psychologist, School Nurse

All students are required to take at least a half year of computer applications. In addition, Davis Aerospace students have added training in all their academic and technical classes.

Robotics (Won Rookie All-star of the Year-2008)

Robotics, Basketball (Girls and Boys), Drill Team, Student Council, Skills USA, Women in Aviation, Nat'l Honor Society, Nat'l Technical Honor Society, Journalism, Cheerleading, Pep Squad

Moua Lor (Graduate of 2010)Valedictorian
Andrea Micou (Graduate of 2010) Salutortorian

Over 100

Our mission at Davis Aerospace techncial High school is to provide a rigorous academic curriculuum that prepares our students for higher education, as well as, developing technical skills and passion to pursue careers in the aviation and aerospace industry.

Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. Technical High School believes that all students can and will learn. As a result of continuous improvment in instructional practices and a collaborative effort between home/school to focus learning, students will exhibit increased achievement on all assessments. We are a center of excellence that provides its students with rigor, relevance and relationships.

In September 1943, the Detroit Board of Education established the Aero Mechanics High School. Its special purpose was to meet the needs of students at the secondary level who were interested in the field of aircraft mechanics.The only secondary Aeronautics Administration, Aero Mechanics High School granted high school diplomas and awarded FAA certificates.

In 1982, Aero Mechanics High Schoolwas named after Benjamin O. Davis, Jr.  Mr. Davis was a Tuskegee Airman well known for his educational and professional achievements as it resonated the potential and mission of the school a new age. In 1986 the flight program was initiated and the name was changed to Benjamin O. Davis, Jr., Aerospace Technical High School.

Today, Davis Aerospace is an approved Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Maintenance School with ratings in Airframe and Powerplant.  The students have an opportunity to participate in the Flight Training Program which can result in a Private Pilot's license.

This Year's Theme: Many Faces, One Team :Driven to Improve Student Sucess"