THE DEARBORN ACADEMY

The Dearborn Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the The Dearborn Academy school district, located in DEARBORN, MI with about 497 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, The Dearborn Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Dearborn Academy is a public charter school located in Dearborn, Michigan, serving students in grades Kindergarten through 8th. The academy operates with a mission to provide a rigorous, well-rounded academic experience that emphasizes character development and critical thinking. By maintaining a structured educational environment, the school aims to prepare its diverse student population for success in high school and beyond, fostering a community that values both scholastic achievement and personal responsibility.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating core values such as respect, integrity, and diligence into the daily classroom experience. Beyond standard academics, The Dearborn Academy places a strong emphasis on family and community engagement, encouraging parents to take an active role in their child's educational journey. Through a combination of dedicated instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and a supportive campus culture, the academy strives to bridge the gap between traditional learning and the practical skills necessary for students to become productive members of society.

For more information, contact The Dearborn Academy at (313) 982-1300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

19310 FORD RD
DEARBORN, MI 48128-2403
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THE DEARBORN ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in DEARBORN, MI with about 497 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Central Michigan University
Total Students:
497
Teachers:
28.85
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 497 students

White
52.3%
Hispanic/Latino
28.4%
Black or African American
18.7%
Asian
0.4%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
49.3%
Male
50.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.