Fisher Magnet Upper Academy

Fisher Magnet Upper Academy is one of the mid-tier unified-grade schools in DETROIT, Michigan, operated by Detroit Public Schools Community District, with students from the surrounding community on its rolls from grade M.

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

Looking at the economic backdrop, Class-load math at Fisher Magnet Upper Academy comes out to about 18.0:1. The state averages around 17.3:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Wayne County put the typical household earns roughly $60,539 per year, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 16%. Across Wayne County's 573 public schools (combined enrollment of about 259,786 students), Fisher Magnet Upper Academy is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy, around 0.2 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Fisher Magnet Upper Academy.

Geographically, the school is in an urban area.

Five-year trend. Looking back 5 years, enrollment at Fisher Magnet Upper Academy has edged down 12%, going from 431 students in 2018 to 378 in 2023.

On the community side, the feed for Fisher Magnet Upper Academy typically covers science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.