Serving 80 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Detour Arts And Technology Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Detour Arts And Technology Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Detour Arts And Technology Academy's student population of 80 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
80 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Detour Arts And Technology Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Detour Arts And Technology Academy is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#943 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
15%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
76%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Detour Arts And Technology Academy's ranking?
Detour Arts And Technology Academy is ranked #943 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Detour Arts And Technology Academy often compared to?
Detour Arts And Technology Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Brimley Area School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Detour Arts And Technology Academy?
The graduation rate of Detour Arts And Technology Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 86%.
How many students attend Detour Arts And Technology Academy?
80 students attend Detour Arts And Technology Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Detour Arts And Technology Academy students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Detour Arts And Technology Academy?
Detour Arts And Technology Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Detour Arts And Technology Academy offer ?
Detour Arts And Technology Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Detour Arts And Technology Academy part of?
Detour Arts And Technology Academy is part of Detour Arts And Technology Academy School District.
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