CAPSTONE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL SDA SOUTH CAMPUS

Capstone Academy Charter School SDA South Campus is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Capstone Academy Charter School (SDA) school district, located in Detroit, MI with about 52 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 12th 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 3 teachers, Capstone Academy Charter School SDA South Campus has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Capstone Academy Charter School (SDA South Campus), located at 3500 John R Street in Detroit, Michigan, is a public charter school that serves as part of the broader educational landscape within the city. As an SDA (School Development Authority or similar designation depending on local charter authorization) campus, it operates with a focus on providing academic instruction tailored to the needs of the urban student population. The school is situated in the Midtown/Medical Center area of Detroit, positioning it within a high-traffic district that offers proximity to the city's cultural and academic institutions.

The academy generally aims to foster a structured learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum development, personalized support, and student achievement. Like many charter schools in Detroit, Capstone Academy seeks to provide families with a specialized alternative to traditional district schools, often focusing on smaller class sizes or specific pedagogical approaches intended to improve student outcomes. Prospective families interested in the school should look into their specific charter mission, grade level offerings, and state performance reports to understand how the school aligns with their child's educational goals.

For more information, contact Capstone Academy Charter School SDA South Campus at (313) 202-6082 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3500 John R Street
Detroit, MI 48201-2402
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CAPSTONE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL SDA SOUTH CAMPUS is a public Title I Charter school in Detroit, MI with about 52 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
Yes
Detroit Public Schools Community District
Total Students:
52
Teachers:
3.25
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 52 students

Black or African American
69.2%
White
23.1%
Hispanic/Latino
3.8%
Asian
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.9%

Female
28.8%
Male
71.2%

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.