Inkster Preparatory Academy

Inkster Preparatory Academy, located at 27355 Woodsfield St in Inkster, Michigan, is an active independent charter district serving families in a large suburban setting within the greater Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metropolitan region. Operating as a single-school district, the academy provides a tailored educational path spanning Kindergarten through 8th grade, structured to guide young learners through their foundational elementary and middle school years. Designed as a close-knit learning community, the academy maintains an overall student body of 220 pupils across its nine offered grade levels, ranging from robust early elementary classes—such as 31 students each in second and third grade—to a graduating cohort of 13 eighth graders.

The school's student body reflects a rich demographic composition, comprising 124 female and 96 male students, with racial and ethnic enrollment including 182 Black, 17 multiracial, 13 Hispanic, 4 White, 3 Asian, and 1 American Indian student. To support student growth and daily operations, Inkster Preparatory Academy maintains a robust workforce totaling 38 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team includes 20 FTE teachers, 1 instructional aide, and 17 dedicated support staff members, creating an advantageous student-to-teacher ratio of 11 to 1. For parents, researchers, and community members seeking further information, the district maintains an active online presence at inksterprep.org and can be reached directly at (313) 278-3825.