West Village Academy

West Village Academy is an open, independent charter school district situated at 3530 Westwood St in the midsize city setting of Dearborn, Michigan, within the broader Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metropolitan area. Operating as its own local educational agency for federal programs, the district manages a single school dedicated to early childhood and middle-grades education, serving 242 students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The student body is demographically diverse, predominantly comprising 212 Black students alongside White, Hispanic, Asian, American Indian, and multiracial peers. This focused grade structure allows the academy to cultivate a close-knit learning community tailored specifically to the developmental needs of elementary and middle school learners.

To support its academic programs and student well-being, West Village Academy maintains a substantial staffing infrastructure relative to its enrollment. The district employs approximately 31.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers, supported by 32 FTE support staff members and an instructional aide, bringing total district staffing to nearly 65 full-time equivalents. This strong staffing ratio enables small class sizes, individualized instruction, and comprehensive student support services. For parents evaluating local educational options and researchers studying independent charter governance in urban settings, West Village Academy offers a well-resourced, community-centered environment within Michigan’s public education landscape.