Weston Preparatory Academy

www.westondetroit.com/

Charter School 248 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Weston Preparatory Academy, located on Chippewa Street in Detroit, Michigan, is a public charter school serving students in grades kindergarten through eighth. The academy operates with a focus on providing a structured, rigorous academic environment designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. By emphasizing core subjects and foundational skills, the school aims to create a supportive community that fosters both intellectual growth and personal development for its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Weston Preparatory Academy prioritizes the cultivation of a disciplined school culture that encourages student responsibility and character building. The school utilizes a variety of teaching methods and resources to meet the individual needs of its learners, striving to bridge achievement gaps and empower students from the surrounding Detroit neighborhoods. Through its commitment to a comprehensive educational experience, the academy seeks to serve as a vital resource for families looking for an intentional and focused learning environment for their children.

248

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Weston Preparatory Academy
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	1
Black	246
American Indian	1

Black
246 (99.2 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Weston Preparatory Academy
Phone:	(313)387-6038
Website:	http://www.westondetroit.com/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	213
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 27

Grade 6 25

Grade 7 31

Grade 8 33