The James and Grace Lee Boggs School

Located at 7600 Goethe Street in Detroit, Michigan, The James and Grace Lee Boggs School is an active, independent public charter school district serving the city’s vibrant urban community. Operating a single school site, the district offers a dedicated educational pathway for students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Set within the broader Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metropolitan area, this large-city district provides a neighborhood-focused environment where young learners complete their elementary and middle school years before preparing for high school.

During the 2024–2025 school year, the district serves a close-knit student body of 172 children, featuring balanced grade cohorts ranging from early childhood foundational classes to middle school grade levels. Reflecting its diverse surrounding community, the student population is predominantly Black, alongside White, multiracial, and Hispanic students. To support learning and holistic development, the district maintains a substantial workforce of over 43 full-time equivalent staff members, including 19 full-time equivalent classroom teachers and dedicated support personnel. This favorable staffing model allows the school to deliver individualized attention, strong academic programming, and a supportive atmosphere tailored to every student.