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Gerald Dawkins Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 152 students in Gerald Dawkins Academy School District.
Public Schools in Gerald Dawkins Academy School District have a diversity score of 0.21, which is less than the Michigan public school average of 0.57.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
152 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
89%
18%
% White
1%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Best Gerald Dawkins Academy School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
Gerald Dawkins Academy
Charter School
1050 Fisk St Se, Ste 1
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(517) 281-8626
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(517) 281-8626
Gr: K-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gerald Dawkins Academy School District?
Gerald Dawkins Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 152 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Gerald Dawkins Academy School District?
89% of Gerald Dawkins Academy School District students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gerald Dawkins Academy School District?
Gerald Dawkins Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
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