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Joy Preparatory 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 school year, there is 1 public school serving 161 students in Joy Preparatory 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 Joy Preparatory Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (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
3,469 Schools
# Students
161 Students
1,369,239 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
82,986 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Joy Preparatory 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.
Overall District Rank
#742 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)37.4%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.02
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
99%
18%
% White
n/a
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,416 is higher than the state median of $18,606. The school district revenue/student has grown by 70% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,584 is higher than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 53% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,416
$18,606
Spending / Student
$20,584
$17,784
Best Joy Preparatory Academy School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Joy Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15055 Dexter Ave
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 340-0023
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 340-0023
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Joy Preparatory Academy School District?
Joy Preparatory Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 161 students.
What is the rank of Joy Preparatory Academy School District?
Joy Preparatory Academy School District is ranked #742 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Joy Preparatory Academy School District?
99% of Joy Preparatory Academy School District students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Joy Preparatory Academy School District?
Joy Preparatory Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Joy Preparatory Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,584 is higher than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 53% over four school years.
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