Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences School District

2985 E Jefferson Ave
Detroit, MI 48207-4288
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,033 students in Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public charter schools in Michigan.
Public Charter Schools in Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 32% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
366 Schools
# Students
1,033 Students
153,845 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
8,550 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 20% has decreased from 70-74% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#810 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
5%
35%
11%
45%
8%
38%
(11-12)
≤20%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.02
0.67
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
11%
% Black
99%
46%
% White
n/a
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,502 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,924 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,502
$18,604
Spending / Student
$11,924
$17,782

Best Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences School District Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2985 E Jefferson Ave
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 259-1744
Gr: PK-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #22.
Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2985 E Jefferson Ave
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 259-1744
Gr: 6-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,033 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : ≤20%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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