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Detroit Premier Academy is
an urban public school
in Detroit, Michigan that is part of Michigan Department of Education.
It serves 703 students
in K - 8
with a student/teacher ratio of 18.0:1.
Its teachers have had 97 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
91%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Detroit Premier Academy Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Jun 23, 2025
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Detroit Premier Academy
$39,831
raised using DonorsChoose
97
projects
funded
39
teachers
funded
491
donors
7
projects
for
basic supplies
6
projects for
technology
14
projects for
books
3
projects
for
art supplies
Detroit Premier Academy has received support from
259 individuals from Michigan and
232 individuals out-of-state.
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