Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science

Detroit Public Schools Community District

19299 BERG RD
DETROIT, MI 48219

618 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Based on the location provided, here is a summary of the school:

**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.

618

Total Students

34.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

103.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	8
Black	606
Two or More	3

Black
606 (98.1 %)
Hispanic
8 (1.3 %)
Two or More
3 (0.5 %)
White
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Detroit Public Schools Community District
Phone:	(313)538-3024
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	618
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	625
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 69

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 83

Grade 7 45

Grade 8 51