School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students (08-09)
58 students
Total Classroom Teachers (08-09)
3 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
(08-09)n/a
1%
Asian
(08-09)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(08-09)n/a
5%
Black
(08-09)100%
20%
White
(08-09)n/a
71%
Hawaiian
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
71%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit West Preparatory Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Academy Of Detroit-west?
58 students attend Academy Of Detroit-west.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Academy Of Detroit-west students are Black.
What grades does Academy Of Detroit-west offer ?
Academy Of Detroit-west offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Academy Of Detroit-west part of?
Academy Of Detroit-west is part of Detroit West Preparatory Academy School District.
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