Legacy Charter Academy School District

4900 E Hildale St
Detroit, MI 48234-2225
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 738 students in Legacy Charter Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Legacy Charter Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (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
3,461 Schools
# Students
738 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Legacy Charter 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)
#674 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

17%
35%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

23%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

6-9%
38%
(2022-23)
62.2%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.57

Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
90%
18%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

% White
n/a
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,748 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,238 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$30,868 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$10 MM
$29,866 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$12,748
$22,574

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$13,238
$21,841

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Best Legacy Charter Academy School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Legacy Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4900 E Hildale St
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 368-2215
Gr: K-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Legacy Charter Academy School District?
Legacy Charter Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 738 students.
What is the rank of Legacy Charter Academy School District?
Legacy Charter Academy School District is ranked #676 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 Legacy Charter Academy School District?
90% of Legacy Charter Academy School District students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Legacy Charter Academy School District?
Legacy Charter Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Legacy Charter Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,238 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 738 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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