CHARLES WRIGHT ACADEMY

Charles Wright Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District school district, located in DETROIT, MI with about 458 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 24 teachers, Charles Wright 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.

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**Charles Wright Academy** is a public charter school located on Berg Road in Detroit, Michigan. It is part of the broader educational landscape in the Detroit area, operating under a mission to provide academic instruction that emphasizes fundamental skills, character development, and college readiness for students in the community. The school typically serves a diverse student body, focusing on creating a structured learning environment that fosters both personal and academic growth through standardized curricula and community engagement.

Because charter schools in Michigan operate with independent boards but are authorized by public entities (such as school districts or universities), Charles Wright Academy functions with a specific focus on meeting the unique needs of its student population. Families often choose this institution for its commitment to smaller class sizes, a specialized academic approach, and its role as a neighborhood anchor that strives to bridge the educational achievement gap within the city of Detroit.

For more information, contact Charles Wright Academy at (313) 538-3024 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.