Cooley High School

Protective barriers at Detroit’s Cooley High School were vandalized, prompting repairs and 24-hour security until its demolition this summer. The school, closed since 2010, will be demolished due to safety concerns, with architectural features like bricks and terra cotta medallions to be preserved.

Detroit’s public school district has increased 24-hour security at vacant Cooley High School following weekend vandalism that damaged the fence and protective covering. The school, set for demolition this summer, will have enhanced security until the process is complete, with plans to preserve certain architectural features.

Detroit Public Schools Community District reported vandalism at the shuttered Cooley High School, where a fence and entrance seal were damaged. The district has repaired the fence and added 24-hour security until the school's demolition for a new sports complex. Unauthorized entry remains prohibited, with trespassing risks.

The Detroit school district is demolishing Cooley High School to build a sports complex, facing community opposition over lack of engagement. The project includes phased development with demolition starting this summer, funded by state and foundation money.