Serving 733 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Detroit Premier 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 9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 733 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Detroit Premier Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Detroit Premier Academy's student population of 733 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
733 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Detroit Premier Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Detroit Premier Academy is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2711 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
90%
18%
White
2%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Detroit Premier Academy's ranking?
Detroit Premier Academy is ranked #2711 out of 2,925 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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Detroit Premier Academy?
733 students attend Detroit Premier Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Detroit Premier Academy students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Detroit Premier Academy?
Detroit Premier Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Detroit Premier Academy offer ?
Detroit Premier Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Detroit Premier Academy part of?
Detroit Premier Academy is part of Detroit Premier Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Detroit Premier Academy located?
Detroit Premier Academy is located in the Warren Ave Community neighborhood of Detroit, MI. There are 1 other public schools located in Warren Ave Community.
School Reviews
5 9/12/2012
I love the quality of education , teachers and staff. I use to live in Canton and would drive all the way to DPA because I loved this school that much!
2 8/20/2012
Administration at this school plays the race card every chance that they can. The good teachers are not rewarded or treated the same way the other so-so teachers are. This does have an impact on the students as well. NHA should do a throrough audit and personnel review to shape up the way this school is being administrated. Because of this several good teachers have left to go to better positions that will treat and pay them better. As a parent I have seen this discrimination for many years and something should be done.
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