Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus

www.detroitsla.org

Charter School 847 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Detroit Service Learning Academy (DSLA) is a public charter school located on West 7 Mile Road in Detroit, Michigan. The academy is built upon the philosophy of service learning, which integrates academic curriculum with community-based projects. By emphasizing "learning by doing," the school aims to foster personal growth, civic responsibility, and academic excellence, encouraging students to apply their classroom knowledge to real-world challenges within their local community.

The school serves a diverse student population and focuses on creating a supportive, character-driven environment. Its educational model is designed to develop students into active, engaged citizens who are prepared for the demands of higher education and future careers. Through its commitment to service-integrated instruction, DSLA seeks to bridge the gap between traditional academics and the practical needs of the city of Detroit, helping students cultivate a sense of agency and contribution during their formative years.

847

Total Students

49.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	2
Black	843
Asian	1
Two or More	1

Black
843 (99.5%)
Hispanic
2 (0.2%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)
Two or More
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Detroit Service Learning Academy
Phone:	(313)541-7619
Website:	http://www.detroitsla.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	847
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	842
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 68

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 83

Grade 6 108

Grade 7 99

Grade 8 97