Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences

District Overview
Located at 2985 East Jefferson Avenue in Detroit, Michigan, the Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences operates as an open, independent charter school district serving a large city environment within the greater Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metropolitan area. The district maintains two operational schools structured to support learners across their foundational academic years, offering instruction spanning from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Designed to provide a tailored public education alternative, this primary and middle school district delivers focused academic programming and arts enrichment within an accessible urban hub, offering comprehensive information and family connections through its central administration and online presence at daasdistrict.org.

Within the framework of the 2024–2025 academic year, the district educates a vibrant student body of 1,033 pupils, consisting of 549 female and 484 male students, with kindergarten through eighth grade maintaining strong enrollment numbers across all grade levels. To support this student population—which predominantly represents the local African American community—the district maintains a well-resourced operational and instructional footprint. The learning environment is anchored by approximately 292.5 full-time equivalent staff members, including 124 full-time equivalent teachers, four instructional aides, and over 164 dedicated support personnel. This substantial staffing structure underscores the district's commitment to delivering individualized student support, robust classroom leadership, and a responsive educational framework for Detroit families.
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Total Schools
1,033
Total Students
124.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences
Demographic Student Count
Hispanic2
Black1,025
Two or More5
American Indian1
  • Black
    1,025 (99.2%)
  • Two or More
    5 (0.5%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High0
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Independent charter district
Charter:2 Charter Schools
Number of schools:2
Students:1,033*
Teachers (FTE):124.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.3
Schools in Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences
Found 2 Schools