Flagship Charter Academy

Flagship Charter Academy is the sole school in the Flagship Charter Academy District, a 1-star rated district in Detroit, Michigan. This public charter elementary school serves grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 643 students. Based on the available data, Flagship Charter Academy does not appear to be a standout school, as it struggles with consistently low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and serves a student population facing significant socioeconomic challenges.

The school's test scores on the M-Step and PSAT are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates as low as 13.6% in 3rd grade English Language Arts compared to the state average of 39.6%. Additionally, the school has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 63.9%, which likely contributes to the poor academic outcomes. The student population at Flagship Charter Academy is predominantly African American (91.45%) and 96.73% of students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

Despite the challenges faced by Flagship Charter Academy, the school's statewide ranking has remained in the bottom 10% of Michigan elementary schools for the past three school years, suggesting a lack of progress or improvement over time. The school's spending per student for the 2022-2023 school year was $12,353, and it has a student-teacher ratio of 17.3, which is slightly higher than the state average. Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of the school's performance and the significant obstacles it faces in providing a high-quality education to its students.