Clippert Academy

Detroit Public Schools Community District

1981 MCKINSTRY ST
DETROIT, MI 48209

424 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Clippert Academy, located in the Southwest Detroit neighborhood of McKinstry, serves as a significant educational anchor for the local community. Operating as part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, the school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and character development. It serves a diverse student body, often reflecting the vibrant cultural heritage of the surrounding area, and works to provide students with the foundational skills necessary for success in high school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, Clippert Academy frequently engages in initiatives aimed at community integration and student well-being. The school focuses on creating a safe and structured atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. By prioritizing strong teacher-student relationships and utilizing the resources available within the Detroit public school system, the academy strives to bridge educational gaps and provide its students with equitable opportunities to excel in an increasingly competitive academic landscape.

424

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clippert Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	377
Black	28
American Indian	2

Hispanic
377 (88.9%)
Black
28 (6.6%)
White
17 (4.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)849-5009
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	424
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	355
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 6 136

Grade 7 152

Grade 8 136