Serving 789 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Voyageur Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 789 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Voyageur Academy's student population of 789 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
789 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1998
School Motto
Excellence Through Responsibility
School Rankings
Voyageur Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Voyageur Academy is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2862 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
76%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.6%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Voyageur Academy's ranking?
Voyageur Academy is ranked #2862 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Voyageur Academy often compared to?
Voyageur Academyis often viewed alongside schools like West Village Academy, Trix Academy, Weston Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Voyageur Academy?
789 students attend Voyageur Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Voyageur Academy students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Voyageur Academy?
Voyageur Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Voyageur Academy offer ?
Voyageur Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Voyageur Academy part of?
Voyageur Academy is part of Voyageur Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Voyageur Academy located?
Voyageur Academy is located in the Chadsey Condon neighborhood of Detroit, MI. There are 5 other public schools located in Chadsey Condon.
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