WESTON PREPARATORY ACADEMY

Weston Preparatory Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Weston Preparatory Academy school district, located in DETROIT, MI with about 299 students offering grade levels from 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 16 teachers, Weston Preparatory Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Weston Preparatory Academy, located on Chippewa Street in Detroit, Michigan, is a public charter school serving students in grades kindergarten through eighth. The academy operates with a focus on providing a structured, rigorous academic environment designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. By emphasizing core subjects and foundational skills, the school aims to create a supportive community that fosters both intellectual growth and personal development for its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Weston Preparatory Academy prioritizes the cultivation of a disciplined school culture that encourages student responsibility and character building. The school utilizes a variety of teaching methods and resources to meet the individual needs of its learners, striving to bridge achievement gaps and empower students from the surrounding Detroit neighborhoods. Through its commitment to a comprehensive educational experience, the academy seeks to serve as a vital resource for families looking for an intentional and focused learning environment for their children.

For more information, contact Weston Preparatory Academy at (313) 387-6038 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

22930 CHIPPEWA ST
DETROIT, MI 48219-1161
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WESTON PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in DETROIT, MI with about 299 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Oakland University
Total Students:
299
Teachers:
16
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
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 299 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WESTON PREPARATORY ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 100% of the student body.

Black or African American
99.7%
Two or more races
0.3%

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%

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.