DETROIT PREP

Detroit Prep is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Detroit Achievement Academy school district, located in Detroit, MI with about 75 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 5 teachers, Detroit Prep has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 Prep, located at 2411 Iroquois in the historic West Village neighborhood of Detroit, is a public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded in 2016, the school is built on the belief that education should be holistic, rigorous, and deeply connected to the local community. It operates on the EL Education model, which emphasizes "learning expeditions"—long-term, project-based investigations that connect classroom curriculum to real-world problems and community engagement.

The school is known for its focus on character development, high academic standards, and fostering a collaborative, inclusive school culture. By prioritizing social-emotional learning alongside core academics, Detroit Prep aims to cultivate critical thinkers and engaged citizens who are prepared for high school and beyond. Its location in a revitalized historic building serves as a hub for its mission to provide a high-quality, equity-focused educational experience for students across the city of Detroit.

For more information, contact Detroit Prep at (419) 439-5953 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.