Detroit Advantage Academy serves 784 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
784 students

Total Classroom Teachers (01-02)
28 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%

Black
100%
18%

White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
50%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit Advantage Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Detroit Advantage Academy?
784 students attend Detroit Advantage Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Detroit Advantage Academy students are Black.
What grades does Detroit Advantage Academy offer ?
Detroit Advantage Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Detroit Advantage Academy part of?
Detroit Advantage Academy is part of Detroit Advantage Academy School District.
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