Detroit Lions Academy

Detroit Public Schools Community District
10101 E CANFIELD ST
DETROIT, MI 48214
Not reported M - M
School Overview
Eastside Detroit Lions Academy is a specialized educational institution located on East Canfield Street in Detroit, Michigan. The school is primarily known for its unique partnership with the Detroit Lions organization, which integrates the team’s values of teamwork, discipline, and community engagement into the student experience. Serving the local Eastside Detroit neighborhood, the academy focuses on providing a structured learning environment that aims to foster both academic achievement and character development for its student body.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the academy often emphasizes student growth through supportive programming and a focus on resilience. By leveraging its prominent identity and community ties, Eastside Detroit Lions Academy seeks to create a motivating atmosphere for its students, encouraging them to excel in their studies while navigating the challenges of their urban environment. The school remains a notable example of how professional sports organizations can collaborate with local public education to provide resources and mentorship to youth.
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School Details
Status: Closed
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Detroit Public Schools Community District
Phone: (313)852-9677
Grade Range: M - M
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NSLP Participation:1 N/A
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* 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 breakdown: M - M