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Detroit Leadership Academy

Our work is rooted in a set of beliefs and values, framed by a core commitment to ensuring an excellent and equitable education for our kids and communities.

Mission

DLA students will use their college degrees and careers to redefine what is possible by empowering future students and inspiring communities to become sustainable centers of educational excellence and innovation.

Detroit Leadership Academy is a free public charter school serving students from grades PreK to 12th grade that focuses on the whole child. With before and after care, free transportation, dual enrollment, clubs, sports and mentoring.

10:1

adult to child ratio
15

sports offered
Free after school programing
$615K+

scholarship awarded last year
20

wellness and wrap around support staff
Drivers Ed. training

Upcoming Events

Sep 30

No School for Students: PD for Staff

Oct 5

Fall NWEA Grade 8

Oct 5

Progress Reports Distributed

Oct 6

Fall NWEA Grade 8

Oct 7

Fall NWEA Grade 8

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Latest News

No School for Students - Wednesday September 30

There is no school for students on Wednesday September 30th for staff professional development.

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Summer Program Enroll Now!

Donate Now!

This November, we will continue on with our Annual Day of Giving and with support from people like you, we hope to make the day even more special for our students and families.

Principal Lewis

Celebrating Principal Lewis

A Lifelong Learner and Advocate: Sonya Lewis’ Journey in Educational Leadership and Special Education

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