RUTHERFORD WINANS ACADEMY

Rutherford Winans Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Rutherford Winans Academy school district, located in DETROIT, MI with about 221 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 8 teachers, Rutherford Winans Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. 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.

Rutherford Winans Academy is a public charter school located in the Bagley neighborhood of Detroit, Michigan. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the academy operates under the authorized oversight of the Detroit Public Schools Community District (or local charter authorizers) and is part of the broader educational landscape within the city. The school focuses on providing a structured foundational education aimed at preparing students for high school success through a core curriculum centered on essential academic skills.

The school is situated in a residential area of Northwest Detroit and plays a role in providing educational options for families in the 48235 zip code. Like many charter institutions in the region, Rutherford Winans Academy emphasizes a community-oriented environment, often aiming to foster strong relationships between faculty, students, and parents. Prospective families typically look to the academy for its specific school culture, extracurricular offerings, and its approach to student achievement within the Detroit educational system.

For more information, contact Rutherford Winans Academy at (313) 852-0709 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.