John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy

Detroit Public Schools Community District

879 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

King John R. Academic and Performing Arts Academy, located on Strathmoor Street in Detroit, Michigan, operates as a specialized educational institution within the Detroit Public Schools Community District. The school is distinct for its dual focus, blending a rigorous core academic curriculum with a dedicated emphasis on the performing arts. This unique model is designed to foster both intellectual development and creative expression, providing students with opportunities to engage in music, dance, theater, and visual arts alongside their standard coursework.

As a staple in the local community, King John R. aims to provide a holistic educational experience that prepares students for success in higher education and beyond. By integrating artistic training into the daily school schedule, the academy seeks to build confidence, discipline, and critical thinking skills in its student body. The school serves as a hub for artistic development in the region, encouraging students to leverage their creative talents to enhance their academic performance and community engagement.

879

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	8
Black	842
Two or More	24
American Indian	2

Black
842 (95.8%)
Two or More
24 (2.7%)
Hispanic
8 (0.9%)
White
3 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Detroit Public Schools Community District
Phone:	(313)866-9600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	879
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	820
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 67

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 94

Grade 6 129

Grade 7 144

Grade 8 131