Voyageur Academy

www.voyageuracademy.com

Charter School 789 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Voyageur Academy, located on Military Street in Detroit, Michigan, is a public charter school managed by The Leona Group. Serving students in grades K-12, the academy operates with a focus on providing a structured academic environment designed to prepare pupils for college and long-term career success. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, combining core academic curricula with character development to foster both intellectual and personal growth within the local community.

The academy is part of a larger network of schools dedicated to closing achievement gaps by implementing consistent academic standards and supportive classroom environments. By utilizing a "college-preparatory" model, Voyageur Academy aims to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and discipline necessary for post-secondary education. Families interested in the school can find additional information regarding enrollment, extracurricular opportunities, and specific program offerings through The Leona Group’s official website.

789

Total Students

34.2

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Voyageur Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	147
Black	601
Asian	1
Two or More	19
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Black
601 (76.2%)
Hispanic
147 (18.6%)
Two or More
19 (2.4%)
White
17 (2.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Voyageur Academy
Phone:	(313)361-4180
Website:	http://www.voyageuracademy.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	789
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	757
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 69

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 95

Grade 6 79

Grade 7 102

Grade 8 110