Jalen Rose Leadership Academy

www.jrladetroit.com

Charter School 420 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Jalen Rose Leadership Academy (JRLA) is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter high school located in northwest Detroit. Founded in 2011 by former NBA star and Detroit native Jalen Rose, the academy was established with the mission of providing a world-class education that empowers students to graduate from college and thrive in their professional careers. The school places a heavy emphasis on academic excellence, character development, and personal responsibility, aiming to bridge the opportunity gap for students in the city.

Beyond traditional academics, JRLA is known for its holistic approach to student development, which includes a strong focus on college preparation, mentorship, and professional networking. The curriculum is designed to foster leadership skills, resilience, and global awareness. By maintaining a supportive and disciplined environment, the academy seeks to prepare its students not only for post-secondary success but also to become community leaders who will contribute positively to the future of Detroit.

420

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jalen Rose Leadership Academy
Demographic	Student Count
Black	419
American Indian	1

Black
419 (99.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jalen Rose Leadership Academy
Phone:	(313)397-3333
Website:	http://www.jrladetroit.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	356
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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

Grade 9 128

Grade 10 113

Grade 11 102

Grade 12 77