Detroit Service Learning Academy

Situated at 21605 W. 7 Mile Road in Detroit, Michigan, the Detroit Service Learning Academy is an active independent charter school district operating within a vibrant large-city setting in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metropolitan area. Serving families across three operational school facilities, the district offers a comprehensive educational continuum spanning pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The academy currently serves a student body of 1,504 enrolled children from kindergarten through eighth grade, reflecting a strong connection to its surrounding community with 1,496 African American students alongside Hispanic, Asian, White, and multiracial learners. The student population maintains a balanced demographic profile, comprising 763 male and 741 female students.

To support its academic and community mission, the district maintains a robust staffing model tailored to early childhood and middle school development. The academy employs approximately 185 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers, reinforced by 4 instructional aides and nearly 196 support staff members, bringing the total administrative and operational workforce to over 384 FTE personnel. As an independent local educational agency responsible for administering federal programs, the district stands out as a dedicated educational option within Detroit's urban landscape. Families, students, and researchers interested in learning more about the district's programs and community initiatives can visit their official website at www.detroitsla.org or contact the main administration directly at (734) 604-7696.