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2 schools in Detroit Achievement Academy

Michigan · 770 students · 1 city

Public-school enrollment inside Detroit Achievement Academy comes to roughly 770 students across 2 schools (2 elementary).

4-year change in Detroit Achievement Academy

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
770
+291 (+61%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Detroit Achievement Academy ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn MichiganIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
770#383 of 454#7,910 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
2#407 of 454N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
17.3:1#272 of 452#7,305 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
68.2%#105 of 454#2,078 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Detroit Achievement Academy

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 201 to 770 students (up 283%) and from 13 to 45 full-time teachers (up 246%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Detroit PrepDetroitElementaryKG-08418
Detroit Achievement AcademyDetroitElementaryKG-08352

About Detroit Achievement Academy

Detroit Achievement Academy is a small public-school district in Michigan. The district operates 2 schools and hosts approximately 770 students.

Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Detroit Achievement Academy has expanded 61% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 479 students to 770.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Detroit Achievement Academy discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Detroit Achievement Academy run?
Detroit Achievement Academy has 2 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 770 students in Michigan.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Detroit Achievement Academy?
Detroit Achievement Academy includes 2 elementary schools.
What is the largest school in Detroit Achievement Academy?
Detroit Prep is the largest public school in Detroit Achievement Academy by enrollment, with approximately 418 students.
What grade levels does Detroit Achievement Academy serve?
Detroit Achievement Academy serves students from kindergarten through grade 8 across 2 schools.
Are there charter schools in Detroit Achievement Academy?
2 of the 2 schools listed under Detroit Achievement Academy are charter schools.