Voyageur Academy School District

4321 Military St
Detroit, MI 48210-2451
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,285 students in Voyageur Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Voyageur Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% 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
2 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,285 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Voyageur Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#810 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
5%
34%
13%
45%
5%
38%
85-89%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
20%
9%
% Black
76%
18%
% White
2%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,051 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,296 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,051
$18,510
Spending / Student
$9,296
$17,693

Best Voyageur Academy School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Voyageur Academy
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4321 Military St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 361-4180
Grades: K-8
| 796 students
Rank: #22.
Voyageur College Prep
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4366 Military St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 361-4180
Grades: 9-12
| 489 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Voyageur Academy School District?
Voyageur Academy School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,285 students.
What is the rank of Voyageur Academy School District?
Voyageur Academy School District is ranked #803 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Voyageur Academy School District?
76% of Voyageur Academy School District students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Voyageur Academy School District?
Voyageur Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Voyageur Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,296 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,285 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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