DETROIT INNOVATION ACADEMY

Detroit Innovation Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Detroit Innovation Academy school district, located in Detroit, MI with about 343 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 13 teachers, Detroit Innovation Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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 Innovation Academy, located on Plymouth Road in Detroit, is a public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment for students in the metropolitan area. The academy focuses on fostering a culture of innovation and high expectations, aiming to equip its students with the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for success in a rapidly changing world. By emphasizing a strong partnership between educators, families, and the community, the school strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential both academically and personally.

The school’s curriculum is designed to be comprehensive, balancing core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science with enrichment opportunities that promote creativity and character development. With a commitment to equity and excellence, Detroit Innovation Academy works to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary education and career readiness. Through its structured learning environment and focus on modern educational practices, the academy positions itself as a vital resource for families in Detroit who are seeking a focused and forward-thinking educational experience for their children.

For more information, contact Detroit Innovation Academy at (313) 736-5537 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

18211 Plymouth Rd
Detroit, MI 48228
Advertisement

DETROIT INNOVATION ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Detroit, MI with about 343 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Central Michigan University
Total Students:
343
Teachers:
13
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.

Advertisement

School Demographics for 343 students

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

Black or African American
100.0%

Female
53.1%
Male
46.9%

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.