Trix Academy

20045 JOANN ST
DETROIT, MI 48205

Charter School 255 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Trix Academy, located on Bringard Drive in Detroit, Michigan, is a public charter school serving students in grades Pre-K through 8. As part of the Choice Schools Associates network, the academy focuses on providing a structured educational environment that emphasizes core academic subjects, character development, and college readiness. The school aims to foster a supportive community where students are encouraged to achieve high academic standards while developing the social and emotional skills necessary for future success.

The academy is known for its commitment to individualized instruction and small-group learning, which helps educators address the specific needs of a diverse student body. By integrating modern educational practices with a focus on traditional values and discipline, Trix Academy seeks to bridge achievement gaps and prepare its graduates for high school and beyond. The school is actively involved in the local Detroit community, often acting as a resource hub for families seeking a consistent and rigorous educational path for their children.

255

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

118.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Trix Academy
Demographic	Student Count
Black	254
Pacific Islander	1

Black
254 (99.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Michigan Educational Choice Center
Phone:	(313)426-1020
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	255
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	301
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 37

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 36

Grade 6 28

Grade 7 23

Grade 8 21