Faxon Academy

Faxon Academy is an open, independent charter school district operating a single primary campus at 26275 Northwestern Highway in Southfield, Michigan. Situated within the greater Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metropolitan area, the district delivers public charter education tailored to a small city community setting. Designed to support learners during their key formative years, Faxon Academy serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade, offering dedicated elementary and middle school programs. Families and educational researchers can connect with the administration directly at (313) 282-7618 or explore their academic initiatives through the district’s official website at faxonlia.org.

The academy fosters a focused, close-knit learning community with an enrollment of 150 students, comprised of 77 male and 73 female learners across its grade levels. The student body represents a vibrant local community, composed predominantly of African American students alongside multiracial, White, Hispanic, and American Indian peers. To ensure individualized attention and academic growth, Faxon Academy maintains a supportive workforce featuring 18 full-time equivalent teachers, an instructional aide, and over 16 support staff members, bringing total district personnel to approximately 35.5 full-time equivalent roles. This strong educator-to-student ratio underlines the district's commitment to delivering attentive classroom instruction and well-rounded student support services.