Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School

Charter School 405 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Detroit Edison Public School Academy (DEPSA) High School, located in the Eastern Market district of Detroit, is a high-performing public charter school serving students in grades 9–12. As part of the DEPSA network, which is authorized by Oakland University, the high school is known for its college-preparatory focus and a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education. The school aims to provide a competitive, structured educational experience that prepares students for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school is recognized for fostering a culture of high expectations and community engagement. DEPSA High School is deeply integrated into the fabric of Detroit, often emphasizing character development, leadership skills, and the importance of civic responsibility. With a commitment to leveling the playing field for students in the city, the academy provides a specialized educational pathway that seeks to combine traditional academic excellence with modern technological literacy, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped to navigate the challenges of the 21st century.

405

Total Students

14.1

Full-Time Teachers

28.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	12
Black	385
Asian	3
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Black
385 (95.1 %)
Hispanic
12 (3.0 %)
Two or More
4 (1.0 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Detroit Edison Public School Academy
Phone:	(313)877-9381
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	248
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 9 112

Grade 10 107

Grade 11 108

Grade 12 78