DeTour Arts and Technology Academy

DeTour Arts and Technology Academy is an open, independent charter district operating a single educational campus located at 202 Division Street in DeTour Village, Michigan. Situated in a remote rural setting within the Eastern Upper Peninsula and the broader Sault Ste. Marie metropolitan area, the academy offers a complete educational continuum serving students from prekindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Functioning as its own local educational agency, this public charter institution delivers a specialized learning environment designed to meet the distinct needs of its northern Michigan community.

With a close-knit student body of 77 enrolled learners, the district prioritizes personalized instruction supported by a dedicated group of educators and professionals. The staff includes approximately 15 full-time equivalent teachers, an instructional aide, and nearly nine support personnel, yielding a remarkably favorable student-to-teacher ratio that fosters individualized academic mentorship. Representing a diverse cross-section of the local region—including notable American Indian and White student populations—the academy provides a well-rounded and supportive atmosphere where students across all grade levels can thrive academically and creatively.