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High Charter Schools in Detroit, MI

Detroit has 31 public charter schools offering high grades (9–12) in the 2024–25 federal data. Compare the reported facts below.

High charter schools
31
Reported students
11,344
Median students per teacher
20.4
Virtual schools
3

2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 31 of 31 schools; student–teacher ratios for 27; format for 31. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.

Compare high charter schools in Detroit

SchoolGrades
Bridge ImpactElementaryMiddleHighBridge AcademyK–12
Capstone Academy Charter SchoolRiverbendElementaryMiddleHighCapstone Academy Charter School (SDA)4–12
Cesar Chavez Academy High SchoolHighCesar Chavez Academy9–12
Cornerstone JeffersonDouglass AcademyElementaryMiddleHighCornerstone Jefferson-Douglass AcademyK–12
Covenant High School CentralHighCovenant Schools Detroit9–12
Covenant High School EastHighCovenant Schools Detroit9–12
Covenant High School SouthwestHighCovenant Schools Detroit9–12
David Ellis AcademyElementaryMiddleHighPre-K–12
Detroit Community Schools High SchoolHighDetroit Community Schools9–12
Detroit Edison Public School Academy High SchoolHighDetroit Edison Public School Academy9–12
Detroit Leadership Academy High SchoolMiddleHighDetroit Leadership Academy7–12
Detroit Public Safety AcademyMiddleHigh6–12
Frontier International AcademyElementaryMiddleHighK–12
Hope of Detroit Academy ElementaryElementaryMiddleHighHope of Detroit AcademyK–10
Hope of Detroit Academy MiddleHighElementaryMiddleHighHope of Detroit AcademyK–12
Jalen Rose Leadership AcademyHigh9–12
Joy Preparatory AcademyElementaryMiddleHighPre-K–12
LincolnKing AdamsYoung Grove CampusHighLincoln-King Adams-Young Academy9–12
New Paradigm College PrepElementaryMiddleHighPre-K–12
Old Redford Academy HighHighOld Redford Academy9–12
Pathways AcademyMiddleHigh7–12
The SER Learning Academy EastHighSER YouthBuild Learning Academy9–12
Universal AcademyElementaryMiddleHighK–12
University Preparatory Academy PSAD High SchoolHighUniversity Preparatory Academy (PSAD)9–12
University Preparatory Art Design MiddleHighMiddleHighUniversity Preparatory Art & Design6–12
University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High SchoolHighUniversity Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD)9–12
University Yes AcademyElementaryMiddleHighK–12
Voyageur College PrepHighVoyageur Academy9–12
WAY Academy Chicago SiteMiddleHighVirtualW-A-Y Academy6–12
WAY Academy Vernor SiteMiddleHighVirtualW-A-Y Academy6–12
WAY MichiganMiddleHighVirtual6–12

About this high charter school list

Schools are included when their reported grade span overlaps 9–12. This factual list does not rank school quality or show current seat availability. Confirm grades, programs, and admissions directly with each school.

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High charter school questions for Detroit

How many high charter schools are in Detroit?

The 2024–25 federal data identifies 31 public charter schools offering high grades in Detroit.

What grades are included in this high charter school list?

This list includes schools whose reported grade span overlaps 9–12. Some schools also serve students outside that range, so review each school’s full grade span.

How can I compare high charter schools near Detroit?

Compare reported grade spans, enrollment, students per teacher, and format in the table. Open a school page for its address, phone number, map, and nearby options.

Which is the best high charter school in Detroit?

This directory does not rank schools. Families should compare current programs, admissions, commute, performance information, and student needs directly with each school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25 school year. How this data works.