Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts

Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts is a primary school of big scale in DETROIT, Michigan, run under Detroit Public Schools Community District, teacheing 754 students in grades pre-K through 8. Compared to the state average of about 369 students per school, that is 104% above typical.

Across the 103 schools in Detroit Public Schools Community District (48,448 students total), Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts shows that nearly all students (97%) are Black. The wider county runs roughly 37% Black, putting the school's mix noticeably more Black than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school currently runs with 41 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 18.6:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.8:1, putting Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts higher than the state norm the norm. About 95% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. Set against Wayne County (around 66%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.

Zooming out to the county, Wayne County reports that the typical household earns roughly $60,539 per year, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 16%. In all, Wayne County runs 573 public schools (combined enrollment of about 259,786 students), of which Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts is one.

The closest other public school is Osborn High School, roughly 0.3 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a metropolitan area.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts has increased 4%, going from 728 students in 2018 to 754 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 24.9:1 in 2018 to 18.6:1 today.

On this page, recent activity here tends to focus on science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.