Detroit Merit Charter Academy
CharterRegular School · DETROIT, MI
Detroit Merit Charter Academy is a charter regular school school in DETROIT, Michigan, serving grades KG–08 with 719 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 18.5:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 647 | 90% |
| Two or more races | 54 | 8% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 13 | 2% |
| White | 2 | 0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 719 | 376M / 343F |
English Language Learners: 3 (0% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 11.0% -25pp | 36.0% | 221 |
| Reading Proficiency | 24.0% -25.6pp | 49.6% | 233 |
| Science Proficiency | 10-14% | — | 71 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 719 | 100% |
Contact & Location
1091 ALTER RD
DETROIT, MI 48215
Phone: (313)331-3328
http://detroitmerit.heritageacademies.com/Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 48215) → CensusDepth.com
- Michigan population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Michigan teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
260027801484
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD