Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies

Detroit Public Schools Community District

715 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

**Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies (FLICS)**, located on West Outer Drive in Detroit, is a specialized magnet school within the Detroit Public Schools Community District that focuses on academic excellence through a global lens. The school is distinct for its immersion curriculum, which aims to provide students with high levels of proficiency in a second language—typically Spanish or French—by integrating that language into core subject instruction. By blending rigorous academic standards with linguistic development, the school prepares students to navigate an increasingly interconnected world.

Beyond its language programs, FLICS places a heavy emphasis on cultural competence and international awareness. The school environment is designed to foster an appreciation for diverse traditions, histories, and perspectives, encouraging students to become well-rounded global citizens. Because it is a magnet program, FLICS draws families from across the district who are seeking an enriched educational experience that balances traditional foundational skills with the unique advantages of bilingualism and cultural literacy.

715

Total Students

43.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	8
Black	703
Two or More	2

Black
703 (98.3%)
Hispanic
8 (1.1%)
White
2 (0.3%)
Two or More
2 (0.3%)

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)651-2400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	715
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	460
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 92

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 87

Grade 6 72

Grade 7 62

Grade 8 51