For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,005 students in Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences School District have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,005 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 20% has decreased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#843 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
45%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
38%

Graduation Rate
(11-12)≤20%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.01
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
9%
# Black Students
998 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
99%
18%
# White Students
4 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
1%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
88
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
109
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
116
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
99
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
122
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
111
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
114
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
121
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
125
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,823 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,257 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$25,476 MM

Spending
$12 MM
$24,351 MM

Revenue / Student
$11,823
$18,510

Spending / Student
$12,257
$17,693

Best Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2985 E Jefferson Ave
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 259-1744
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 259-1744
Grades: 6-8
| 360 students
Rank: #22.
Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2985 E Jefferson Ave
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 259-1744
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 259-1744
Grades: PK-5
| 645 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences School District?
Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,005 students.
What is the rank of Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences School District?
Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences School District is ranked #837 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences School District?
99% of Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences School District students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences School District?
Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,257 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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