DEARBORN ACADEMIC CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

Dearborn Academic Center of Excellence is a Title I public secondary school that is part of the Dearborn City School District school district, located in Dearborn Heights, MI with about 46 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 9th 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 5 teachers, Dearborn Academic Center of Excellence has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

The Dearborn Academic Center of Excellence (DACE), located at 22586 Ann Arbor Trail in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, functions as an alternative educational program within the Dearborn Public Schools district. It is designed to provide a supportive and structured environment for students who may benefit from a non-traditional approach to learning. The center focuses on helping students who are at risk of not graduating or those who need a more flexible setting to complete their high school requirements, offering a path to academic success that is distinct from a large, conventional high school experience.

The program emphasizes personalized instruction and smaller class sizes, allowing educators to build stronger relationships with students and address their specific academic and social-emotional needs. By prioritizing credit recovery, goal setting, and a rigorous but manageable curriculum, the Dearborn Academic Center of Excellence aims to keep students engaged and on track for graduation. The facility serves as a vital resource for the community, ensuring that all students within the district have access to the necessary tools and guidance to earn their diplomas and prepare for post-secondary opportunities.

For more information, contact Dearborn Academic Center of Excellence at (313) 827-1915 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.