Voyageur Academy School District

4321 Military St
Detroit, MI 48210-2451
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Voyageur Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,313 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 35%), 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
3,461 Schools
# Students
1,313 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Voyageur 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#800 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

5%
35%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

13%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

5%
38%
87%
81.8%

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

(2022-23)
59.1%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.57

Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

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

Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
78%
18%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

% White
2%
63%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,666 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,522 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$30,868 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$16 MM
$29,866 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$13,666
$22,574

Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$12,522
$21,841

Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

Best Voyageur Academy School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Voyageur Academy
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4321 Military St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 361-4180
Gr: K-8 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Voyageur Academy School District?
Voyageur Academy School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,313 students.
What is the rank of Voyageur Academy School District?
Voyageur Academy School District is ranked #802 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Voyageur Academy School District?
78% of Voyageur Academy School District students are Black, 18% 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 22:1, 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 $12,522 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,313 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 87% (Top 20% 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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