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Detroit Merit Charter Academy
Detroit, Michigan · Grades K to 8 · Detroit Merit Charter Academy
Charter school
About Detroit Merit Charter Academy
Located in Detroit, Michigan, Detroit Merit Charter Academy is a public charter school for kindergarten through grade 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 719 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Detroit. With about 38.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 18.5 students per teacher. Within 5 miles there are 61 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Wayne County.
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School facts
| Address | 1091 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI 48215 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (313) 331-3328 |
| School district | Detroit Merit Charter Academy |
| Grades | K to 8 |
| Students (2024-25) | 719 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 38.9 |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 |
| 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 260027801484). 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 Merit Charter Academy serve?
Detroit Merit Charter Academy serves kindergarten through grade 8.
How many students attend Detroit Merit Charter Academy?
Detroit Merit Charter Academy reported 719 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Detroit Merit Charter Academy?
About 18.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 719 students and 38.9 teachers in federal data.
Is Detroit Merit Charter Academy a public or charter school?
Detroit Merit Charter Academy is a public charter school.
What school district is Detroit Merit Charter Academy in?
Detroit Merit Charter Academy is part of Detroit Merit Charter Academy.
Where is Detroit Merit Charter Academy located?
Detroit Merit Charter Academy is at 1091 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI 48215. The phone number is (313) 331-3328.
How many other schools are near Detroit Merit Charter Academy?
There are 61 other schools within 5 miles of Detroit Merit Charter Academy in our directory.
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