Detroit Achievement Academy

Charter School 296 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Detroit Achievement Academy (DAA) is a high-performing, tuition-free public charter school located on Outer Drive in Detroit, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded with the mission to provide a rigorous, equitable, and whole-child educational experience, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence alongside social-emotional development. DAA utilizes a unique "expeditionary learning" model, which emphasizes hands-on projects, critical thinking, and real-world problem solving to keep students engaged and invested in their education.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school is distinguished by its strong emphasis on school culture and community building. DAA places a significant focus on restorative practices and character development, aiming to foster a supportive environment where every student feels seen, heard, and valued. By prioritizing small class sizes, individualized instruction, and deep family engagement, Detroit Achievement Academy strives to close the opportunity gap and prepare its students not just for high school, but for long-term success as active, informed citizens.

296

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Detroit Achievement Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Black	285
Two or More	1

Black
285 (96.3 %)
White
10 (3.4 %)
Two or More
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Detroit Achievement Academy
Phone:	(313)468-9518
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	290
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 57

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 25

Grade 6 25

Grade 7 24

Grade 8 26