East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney

Detroit Public Schools Community District

639 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

East English Village Preparatory Academy, located at 5020 Cadieux in Detroit, is a prominent high school within the Detroit Public Schools Community District. Situated in the historic East English Village neighborhood, the school serves as a central hub for secondary education in the area, offering a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for both college and career pathways. The school is known for its modern facility and its commitment to fostering a structured, supportive learning environment that emphasizes student achievement and personal growth.

Beyond its academic curriculum, East English Village Preparatory Academy places a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, boasting a robust athletics program and a variety of student clubs. The school prides itself on building community spirit and school pride, often serving as a focal point for local events and student-led initiatives. By integrating rigorous coursework with opportunities for artistic, athletic, and social development, the academy strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed in a diverse and rapidly changing global society.

639

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	14
Black	616
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	2

Black
616 (96.4%)
Hispanic
14 (2.2%)
Two or More
4 (0.6%)
White
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High 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)873-0655
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	639
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	555
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 9 194

Grade 10 166

Grade 11 142

Grade 12 137