DARRELL LYNN HINES ACADEMY
Darrell Lynn Hines Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Darrell L Hines Academy Inc school district, located in Milwaukee, WI with about 286 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 9 teachers, Darrell Lynn Hines Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 31:1. 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.
The Darrell Lynn Hines Academy (DLHA) is a public charter school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Named in honor of Bishop Darrell L. Hines, the academy is founded on the principles of academic excellence, character development, and community involvement. The school operates with a mission to provide a high-quality, rigorous educational environment that prepares students for success in high school and beyond, emphasizing the importance of strong foundational skills in core subjects.
Beyond its academic curriculum, DLHA distinguishes itself through a focus on holistic student growth and family engagement. The school creates a supportive culture that integrates social-emotional learning and discipline, aiming to foster responsible citizenship among its students. By maintaining close partnerships with parents and the surrounding Milwaukee community, the academy strives to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application, ensuring that students are not only academically prepared but also equipped with the moral character to thrive in their future endeavors.
For more information, contact Darrell Lynn Hines Academy at (414) 358-3542 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Milwaukee, WI 53224-4861
(414) 358-3542
http://www.dlhacademy.org
DARRELL LYNN HINES ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Milwaukee, WI with about 286 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Wisconsin
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
City of Milwaukee - District:
- Darrell L Hines Academy Inc
- Total Students:
- 286
- Teachers:
- 9.2
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 286 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DARRELL LYNN HINES ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 87% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 87.1%
- Asian
- 7.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.7%
- White
- 0.7%
- Female
- 54.5%
- Male
- 45.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.