Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District

1903 Wilkins St
Detroit, MI 48207-2112
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,320 students in Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% 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
3,470 Schools
# Students
1,320 Students
1,369,239 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
82,996 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#563 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
19%
35%
37%
45%
37%
38%
(21-22)
≥95%
81%
(2022-23)
41.5%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
95%
18%
% White
1%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,764 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,606. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,022 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,764
$18,606
Spending / Student
$9,022
$17,784

Best Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Detroit Edison Public School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1903 Wilkins St
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 833-1100
Gr: PK-8 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #22.
Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3403 Saint Aubin St
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 877-9381
Gr: 9-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District?
Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,320 students.
What is the rank of Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District?
Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District is ranked #598 out of 845 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 Edison Public School Academy School District?
95% of Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District?
Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,022 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,320 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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