FISHER MAGNET UPPER ACADEMY

Fisher Magnet Upper Academy is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District school district, located in Detroit, MI with about 431 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade 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 23 teachers, Fisher Magnet Upper Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Fisher Magnet Upper Academy, located on Maddelein Street in Detroit, Michigan, is a public school within the Detroit Public Schools Community District that serves students in grades 6 through 8. As a magnet school, it is designed to offer a specialized curriculum intended to provide a more rigorous academic environment, often focusing on advanced studies and preparing students for the transition to high school. The school operates with a mission to foster student achievement through a structured academic program, emphasizing core subjects while supporting the developmental needs of middle-school-aged students.

The academy is part of the broader effort within the Detroit district to offer families educational options that emphasize high academic standards and school pride. Like many magnet programs, Fisher Magnet Upper Academy strives to create a focused learning community where teachers and staff engage students in critical thinking and skill-building. By concentrating on the middle-grade experience, the school aims to bridge the gap between elementary education and the complexities of high school, helping students establish the academic habits necessary for future success in their secondary and post-secondary endeavors.

For more information, contact Fisher Magnet Upper Academy at (313) 866-7233 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.