For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 115 students in 48209, MI.
The top ranked public charter school in 48209, MI is Way Academy Vernor Site. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 48209 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 48209, MI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 48209, MI Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Way Academy Vernor Site
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8701 W Vernor Hwy
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 444-8082
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 444-8082
Gr: 6-12 | 115 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 115:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
48209, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
840 Waterman St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3183
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3183
Gr: PK-K | 40 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Covenant House Academy Southwest (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5668 Baker St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 463-2023
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 463-2023
Gr: 9-12 | 262 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
6921 West Fort St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3945
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3945
Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
9200 Olivet Street
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-2023
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-2023
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
6921 West Fort St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-4521
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-4521
Gr: 9-12 | 611 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 48209, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in 48209, MI include Way Academy Vernor Site.
How many public charter schools are located in 48209?
1 public charter schools are located in 48209.
What is the racial composition of students in 48209?
48209 public charter schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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