Detroit Premier Academy

Situated at 7781 Asbury Park in Detroit, Michigan, Detroit Premier Academy operates as an active, independent charter district serving families within a dynamic large-city setting in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metropolitan area. Functioning as its own local education agency for federal programs, this single-school district is dedicated to primary and middle school education, offering comprehensive programming spanning from kindergarten through eighth grade. Designed to foster academic growth during foundational learning years, the academy provides a continuous educational pathway tailored to young learners in elementary and middle school before they transition into high school.

According to the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, Detroit Premier Academy serves a diverse student body of 706 children, maintaining a balanced distribution of male and female students across its grade levels. The student population features strong early-grade enrollment—highlighted by 101 kindergarteners—complemented by steady class cohorts through the middle school grades. To support this student body, the district relies on a robust workforce totaling approximately 166 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This includes over 87 FTE classroom teachers, nearly 15 FTE instructional aides, and more than 64 FTE support staff, creating a strong framework of individualized academic guidance and dedicated school services.