Plymouth Educational Center

Plymouth Educational Center Charter School
1460 E FOREST AVE
DETROIT, MI 48207
Charter School 435 Students
Not reported M - M
School Overview
Plymouth Educational Center, located in the Forest Park neighborhood of Detroit, is a public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is part of the broader educational landscape of Detroit, operating under a mission to provide a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects while fostering character development and personal responsibility. By maintaining a focus on high academic standards and structured classroom settings, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Plymouth Educational Center places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the holistic development of its students. The school encourages family engagement and strives to create a supportive culture that helps students navigate challenges both inside and outside the classroom. With a commitment to equity and access, the school serves as a vital resource for local families, working to ensure that every student has the tools and guidance necessary to thrive in a competitive educational landscape.
435
Total Students
9.2
Full-Time Teachers
47.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    430 (98.9%)
  • White
    4 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Closed
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Plymouth Educational Center Charter School
Phone: (313)831-3280
Website: http://www.plymouthed.org
Grade Range: M - M
Total Students: 435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 47.0
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 46
Grade 1 59
Grade 2 42
Grade 3 45
Grade 4 49
Grade 5 54
Grade 6 53
Grade 7 47
Grade 8 40
Gender Ratio