Detroit Innovation Academy School District

18211 Plymouth Rd
Detroit, MI 48228
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 335 students in Detroit Innovation Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Detroit Innovation Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (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
1 School
3,462 Schools
# Students
335 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Detroit Innovation 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.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#753 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
7%
35%
22%
45%
6-9%
38%
(2022-23)
68.6%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.03
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
98%
18%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% White
n/a
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,457 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,254 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$30,868 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$29,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,457
$22,572
Spending / Student
$11,254
$21,839

Best Detroit Innovation Academy School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Detroit Innovation Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
18211 Plymouth Rd
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 736-5537
Gr: K-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Detroit Innovation Academy School District?
Detroit Innovation Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 335 students.
What is the rank of Detroit Innovation Academy School District?
Detroit Innovation Academy School District is ranked #759 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 Innovation Academy School District?
98% of Detroit Innovation Academy School District students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Detroit Innovation Academy School District?
Detroit Innovation Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Detroit Innovation Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,254 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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