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Detroit Leadership Academy K8

Detroit, Michigan · Grades PreK to 8 · Detroit Leadership Academy

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About Detroit Leadership Academy K8

Detroit Leadership Academy K8 is a public charter school in Detroit, Michigan, serving pre-K through grade 8. Enrollment was 486 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Detroit. With about 29 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16.8 students per teacher. Within 5 miles there are 133 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Detroit Leadership Academy runs 2 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Wayne County.

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School facts

Address	13550 Virgil St, Detroit, MI 48223
Phone	(313) 242-1500
School district	Detroit Leadership Academy
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	486
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	29
Students per teacher	16.8
Charter school	Yes
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Wayne County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 260097408187). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Detroit Leadership Academy K8 serve?

Detroit Leadership Academy K8 serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Detroit Leadership Academy K8?

Detroit Leadership Academy K8 reported 486 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Detroit Leadership Academy K8?

About 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 486 students and 29 teachers in federal data.

Is Detroit Leadership Academy K8 a public or charter school?

Detroit Leadership Academy K8 is a public charter school.

What school district is Detroit Leadership Academy K8 in?

Detroit Leadership Academy K8 is part of Detroit Leadership Academy. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/mi/detroit-leadership-academy/

Where is Detroit Leadership Academy K8 located?

Detroit Leadership Academy K8 is at 13550 Virgil St, Detroit, MI 48223. The phone number is (313) 242-1500.

How many other schools are near Detroit Leadership Academy K8?

There are 133 other schools within 5 miles of Detroit Leadership Academy K8 in our directory.