DETROIT ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences school district, located in DETROIT, MI with about 705 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 21 teachers, Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences has a student/teacher ratio of about 33:1. 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 Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences (DAAS) is a prominent public charter school district located in the Rivertown neighborhood of Detroit, Michigan. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the academy is widely recognized for its dual focus on rigorous academic instruction and a deep commitment to the arts. By integrating disciplines such as music, dance, theater, and visual arts into the core curriculum, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who possess both strong critical thinking skills and a creative outlet for self-expression.

Beyond its artistic programming, DAAS emphasizes character development and community involvement as pillars of its educational philosophy. The school’s mission is to provide a nurturing environment that empowers urban youth to excel academically while fostering a sense of discipline and cultural awareness. Through its location on East Jefferson Avenue, the academy serves as a central educational hub in the city, striving to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond by maintaining high behavioral expectations and a focus on college and career readiness.

For more information, contact Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences at (313) 259-1744 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.