Dove Academy of Detroit

20001 WEXFORD ST
DETROIT, MI 48234

www.doveacademy.net

Charter School 487 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Dove Academy of Detroit, located at 20001 Wexford, is a public charter school serving students in the Detroit area. The academy is committed to providing a structured educational environment that focuses on academic excellence, character development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. By fostering a culture of high expectations, the school aims to prepare its students for success in both their future academic endeavors and as responsible, contributing members of society.

The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge students through a rigorous academic approach, often emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics while integrating technology and character-based learning. Dove Academy prides itself on building strong partnerships with families and the local community, believing that a collaborative effort is essential for student achievement. With a focus on individualized attention and a supportive atmosphere, the academy strives to bridge the achievement gap and provide equitable opportunities for all learners in the Detroit metropolitan region.

487

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dove Academy of Detroit
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	1
Black	486

Black
486 (99.8%)
Hispanic
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dove Academy of Detroit
Phone:	(313)366-9110
Website:	http://www.doveacademy.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	411
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 38

Grade 7 51

Grade 8 38