Detroit Leadership Academy High School

High Charter Supplemental Virtual DETROIT, MI Grades 07–12 City: Large Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI SchoolScore™ D (57.4)
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Detroit Leadership Academy High School
DETROIT, MI 48228
High ★ Charter Supplemental Virtual Grades 07–12 SchoolScore™ D (57.4)
271
Students
16.3
Teachers
16.6:1
Student:Teacher
(313)769-2015
Phone
http://detroitleadership.org
Website

Detroit Leadership Academy High School is a public charter High school located in DETROIT, MICHIGAN, operated by the Detroit Leadership Academy school district. It serves grades 07–12.

Key statistics: 271 students enrolled; a 16.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Michigan High School Average
Enrollment
271.0
State avg: 494.0
▼ 45% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.63:1
State avg: 21.9:1
▼ 24% better
Free Lunch %
82.3%
State avg: 52.3%
▲ 57% worse
School Details
School Name
Detroit Leadership Academy High School
NCESSCH ID
260097408496
State School ID
MI-82722-02222
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
5845 AUBURN ST
City
DETROIT
State
Michigan
ZIP Code
48228
County
Wayne County
Metro Area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
2612
State Leg. Upper
26002
State Leg. Lower
26003
Latitude
42.33114
Longitude
-83.23285
Grades Offered
7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
271
Total Students
👩‍🏫
16.3
Teachers FTE
📐
16.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
16.3
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)16.3
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 223 82.3%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Detroit Leadership Academy
LEAID
2600974
State LEA ID
MI-82722
Phone
(313)977-9178
Website
http://www.detroitleadership.org
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
DETROIT
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$11,507K
Federal Revenue
$2,417K
State Revenue
$7,982K
Local Revenue
$1,108K
Total Expenditure
$11,287K
Instruction Exp.
$4,864K
Support Services
$5,554K
Other Current Exp.
$633K
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Detroit Leadership Academy High School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Detroit Leadership Academy High School?
271 students are enrolled at Detroit Leadership Academy High School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Detroit Leadership Academy High School have?
Detroit Leadership Academy High School has 16.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1.
What grades does Detroit Leadership Academy High School serve?
Detroit Leadership Academy High School serves grades 07 through 12.
Is Detroit Leadership Academy High School a charter school?
Detroit Leadership Academy High School is a charter school.
What metro area is Detroit Leadership Academy High School located in?
Detroit Leadership Academy High School is located in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan area.
What school district does Detroit Leadership Academy High School belong to?
Detroit Leadership Academy High School is part of the Detroit Leadership Academy school district.
How much does Detroit Leadership Academy spend per student?
The Detroit Leadership Academy district spends approximately $41,649,446 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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