Metro Charter Academy in Romulus, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Metro Charter Academy is a suburban public school in Romulus, Michigan that is part of Michigan Department of Education. It serves 421 students in grades K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.4:1. Its teachers have had 31 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 8

421 Students

37 Teachers

34800 Ecorse Rd

Romulus, MI 48174 View local requests

http://metro.heritageacademies.com/

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Metro Charter Academy Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. A. Johnson

Mrs. Fulton

Mrs. Leece

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Metro Charter Academy Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

82%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Metro Charter Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Mar 17, 2026

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