DETROIT PREMIER ACADEMY

Detroit Premier Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Detroit Premier Academy school district, located in DETROIT, MI with about 754 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 39 teachers, Detroit Premier Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Detroit Premier Academy, located on Asbury Park in Detroit, Michigan, is a public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Operated under the National Heritage Academies (NHA) network, the school focuses on a "moral focus" curriculum integrated with core academic subjects. Their educational model emphasizes a partnership between parents, teachers, and school leadership to create a structured environment aimed at preparing students for success in high school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on character development alongside rigorous academic instruction in math, science, English language arts, and social studies. As part of the NHA network, Detroit Premier Academy utilizes a consistent instructional framework that focuses on data-driven goals and individualized student support. By maintaining a tuition-free model and open enrollment, the academy seeks to provide a high-quality, choice-based education option for families within the Detroit community.

For more information, contact Detroit Premier Academy at (313) 945-1472 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.