Detroit Achievement Academy

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Detroit, Michigan - 2 schools

An equity score of 34/100 ranks Detroit Achievement Academy #595 of 702 districts in Michigan (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,415 per pupil, Detroit Achievement Academy ranks #726 of 812 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending (Michigan districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

672
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$11,415
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Detroit Achievement Academy operates 2 public schools serving 672 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Wayne County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,415 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 812 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending. See how Michigan compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 6.1% local, 71.1% state, and 22.9% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 34/100, ranked #595 of 702 in Michigan against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 29.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 74.8% African American, 18.8% White, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Detroit Prep, enrolling 418 students (54% of the district's total enrollment).

Detroit Prep accounts for 54.3% of all Detroit Achievement Academy student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Detroit Achievement Academy a distant remainder — means Detroit Achievement Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: elementary. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Detroit Achievement Academy reports 70.4% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share sits between 62.5% and 75%, above a simple majority but below the highest descriptive band used here. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Detroit Achievement Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 29.1% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Detroit Achievement Academy is typically wider than the Detroit Achievement Academy-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

22.9%
Federal
71.1%
State
6.1%
Local

Funding Equity

34
Equity Score
595 / 702
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Detroit Achievement Academy.

White 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
African American 74.8%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 4.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

29.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Detroit Achievement Academy

School Enrollment
Detroit Prep
Charter
418
Detroit Achievement Academy
Charter
352

How Detroit Achievement Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Michigan districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Alcona Community Schools Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Byron Area Schools Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Endeavor Charter Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Trillium Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Detroit Achievement Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Michigan

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Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Detroit Achievement Academy?

Detroit Achievement Academy has 2 schools, including 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 672 students.

How much does Detroit Achievement Academy spend per student?

Detroit Achievement Academy spends $11,415 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #595 in Michigan.

What is the demographic composition of Detroit Achievement Academy?

Detroit Achievement Academy students are 74.8% African American, 18.8% White, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Detroit Achievement Academy?

Detroit Achievement Academy has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #595 out of 702 districts in Michigan.