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Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences School District

2985 East Jefferson Ave
Detroit, MI 48207-4288
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,005 students in Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools in Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences School District have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,005 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 20% has decreased from 70-74% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#843 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
3%
34%
11%
45%
8%
38%
(11-12)
≤20%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.01
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
99%
18%
% White
1%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,823 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,257 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,823
$18,510
Spending / Student
$12,257
$17,693

Best Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2985 E Jefferson Ave
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 259-1744
Grades: 6-8
| 360 students
Rank: #22.
Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2985 E Jefferson Ave
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 259-1744
Grades: PK-5
| 645 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences School District?
Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,005 students.
What is the rank of Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences School District?
Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences School District is ranked #837 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences School District?
99% of Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences School District students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences School District?
Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,257 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 1,005 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : ≤20%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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