Detroit Lions Academy

10101 E Canfield St
Detroit, MI 48214
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Bottom 50%
Serving 123 students in grades 6-8, Detroit Lions 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 123 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Detroit Lions Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Detroit Lions Academy's student population of 123 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
123 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Detroit Lions Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Detroit Lions Academy is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2915 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Detroit Lions Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Detroit Lions Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Detroit Lions Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Detroit Lions Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
95%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Detroit Lions Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Detroit Lions Academy and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Detroit Lions Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Detroit Lions Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Detroit Lions Academy's ranking?
Detroit Lions Academy is ranked #2915 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Detroit Lions Academy?
123 students attend Detroit Lions Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Detroit Lions Academy students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Detroit Lions Academy?
Detroit Lions Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Detroit Lions Academy offer ?
Detroit Lions Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Detroit Lions Academy part of?
Detroit Lions Academy is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
In what neighborhood is Detroit Lions Academy located?
Detroit Lions Academy is located in the West End neighborhood of Detroit, MI. There are 2 other public schools located in West End.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 123 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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