DOVE ACADEMY OF DETROIT

Dove Academy of Detroit is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Dove Academy of Detroit school district, located in Detroit, MI with about 475 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, Dove Academy of Detroit has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Dove Academy of Detroit, located at 20001 Wexford, is a public charter school serving students in the Detroit area. The academy is committed to providing a structured educational environment that focuses on academic excellence, character development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. By fostering a culture of high expectations, the school aims to prepare its students for success in both their future academic endeavors and as responsible, contributing members of society.

The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge students through a rigorous academic approach, often emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics while integrating technology and character-based learning. Dove Academy prides itself on building strong partnerships with families and the local community, believing that a collaborative effort is essential for student achievement. With a focus on individualized attention and a supportive atmosphere, the academy strives to bridge the achievement gap and provide equitable opportunities for all learners in the Detroit metropolitan region.

For more information, contact Dove Academy of Detroit at (313) 366-9110 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

20001 Wexford
Detroit, MI 48234-1807
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DOVE ACADEMY OF DETROIT is a public Title I Charter school in Detroit, MI with about 475 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Oakland University
Total Students:
475
Teachers:
28
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 475 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DOVE ACADEMY OF DETROIT is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.

Black or African American
99.2%
White
0.6%
Asian
0.2%

Female
52.4%
Male
47.6%

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.