Darrell Lynn Hines Academy

www.dlhacademy.org/

Charter School 180 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Darrell Lynn Hines Academy (DLHA) is a public charter school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Named in honor of Bishop Darrell L. Hines, the academy is founded on the principles of academic excellence, character development, and community involvement. The school operates with a mission to provide a high-quality, rigorous educational environment that prepares students for success in high school and beyond, emphasizing the importance of strong foundational skills in core subjects.

Beyond its academic curriculum, DLHA distinguishes itself through a focus on holistic student growth and family engagement. The school creates a supportive culture that integrates social-emotional learning and discipline, aiming to foster responsible citizenship among its students. By maintaining close partnerships with parents and the surrounding Milwaukee community, the academy strives to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application, ensuring that students are not only academically prepared but also equipped with the moral character to thrive in their future endeavors.

180

Total Students

7.8

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Darrell Lynn Hines Academy
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	4
Black	162
Asian	7
Two or More	7

Black
162 (90.0%)
Asian
7 (3.9%)
Two or More
7 (3.9%)
Hispanic
4 (2.2%)

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:	Darrell L Hines Academy Inc
Phone:	(414)358-3542
Website:	http://www.dlhacademy.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	180
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	121
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 16

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 13

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 19

Grade 6 15

Grade 7 15

Grade 8 17

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Darrell Lynn Hines Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	16
Grade 1	21
Grade 2	26
Grade 3	13
Grade 4	18
Grade 5	19
Grade 6	15
Grade 7	15
Grade 8	17

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Darrell Lynn Hines Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	89	49.4%
Male	91	50.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)