For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 770 students in Detroit Achievement Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Detroit Achievement Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
770 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Detroit Achievement Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#484 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.3%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
73%
18%
% White
20%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,831 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,155 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has declined by 68% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$30,868 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$29,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,831
$22,574
Spending / Student
$11,155
$21,841
Best Detroit Achievement Academy School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Detroit Prep
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8411 Sylvester St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 343-1495
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 343-1495
Gr: K-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Detroit Achievement Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7000 W Outer Dr
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 468-9518
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 468-9518
Gr: K-8 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Detroit Achievement Academy School District?
Detroit Achievement Academy School District manages 2 public schools serving 770 students.
What is the rank of Detroit Achievement Academy School District?
Detroit Achievement Academy School District is ranked #516 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Detroit Achievement Academy School District?
73% of Detroit Achievement Academy School District students are Black, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Detroit Achievement Academy School District?
Detroit Achievement Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Detroit Achievement Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,155 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has declined by 68% over four school years.
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