Flagship Charter Academy

Summary:

Flagship Charter Academy is an elementary school in Detroit, Michigan, serving over 500 students from kindergarten to 8th grade. The school has a predominantly African American student population, with over 90% of its students identifying as such. However, Flagship Charter Academy faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, poor academic performance, and serving a high-poverty student population.

Flagship Charter Academy's chronic absenteeism rates are consistently higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools, ranging from 26.9% to 68.6% in recent years. This is closely linked to the school's poor academic performance, as measured by M-Step and PSAT test scores, which are significantly below the state and Detroit Public Schools Community District averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 13.6% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 39.6%.

Flagship Charter Academy serves a high-poverty student population, with over 96% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 85.71% to 99.55%. This, combined with the school's consistently low ranking, placing it among the bottom 10% of Michigan elementary schools, highlights the significant challenges the school faces. While the nearby schools, such as Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School and Keidan Special Education Center, also struggle with low academic performance and high poverty rates, Flagship Charter Academy consistently ranks lower, indicating that there may be unique factors contributing to its underperformance.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 13661 Wisconsin St
       Detroit, MI  48238-2317


(313) 933-7933

District: Flagship Charter Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1352nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,353 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  24.0 Help
Number of students:  649

Racial breakdown:

African American:
90.0%
Two or more races:
8.8%
Hispanic:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.5% Help


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Compare Details Flagship Charter Academy ranks worse than 91% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.69. (See more...)
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Compare Details Flagship Charter Academy ranks worse than 74.7% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.7. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (90%), two or more races (8.8%), Hispanic (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Flagship Charter Academy is 24. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Flagship Charter Academy is $12,353.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Flagship Charter Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Flagship Charter Academy 1352nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Flagship Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Flagship Charter Academy 670th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Flagship Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Flagship Charter Academy 539th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Flagship Charter Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Flagship Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 9.09 1492nd 1552 3.9%
2011 11.86 1457th 1552 6.1%
2012 16.79 1398th 1566 10.7%
2013 20.72 1303rd 1563 16.6%
2014 19.19 1298th 1533 15.3%
2015 18.49 1312th 1580 17.0%
2016 11.70 1371st 1548 11.4%
2017 5.77 1410th 1466 3.8%
2018 13.04 1312th 1448 9.4%
2019 7.82 1318th 1408 6.4%
2022 7.17 1266th 1344 5.8%
2023 12.44 1267th 1470 13.8%
2024 9.69 1352nd 1486 9.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Flagship Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.14 1201st 1397 14.0%
2019 12.38 1049th 1134 7.5%
2022 10.66 1026th 1099 6.6%
2023 16.91 1149th 1350 14.9%
2024 12.65 1259th 1381 8.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Flagship Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.10 1259th 1443 12.8%
2019 8.95 1113th 1171 5.0%
2022 7.02 1072nd 1106 3.1%
2023 14.17 1165th 1321 11.8%
2024 12.54 1203rd 1342 10.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Flagship Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.41 1305th 1446 9.8%
2019 7.21 1154th 1196 3.5%
2022 5.19 1112th 1139 2.4%
2023 10.13 1222nd 1334 8.4%
2024 5.49 1319th 1347 2.1%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Flagship Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.68 266th 475 44.0%
2019 25.01 163rd 212 23.1%
2022 21.93 131st 158 17.1%
2023 29.73 221st 321 31.2%
2024 25.03 270th 348 22.4%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Flagship Charter Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Flagship Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 14.43 777th 851 8.7%
2011 12.17 802nd 858 6.5%
2012 11.66 827th 900 8.1%
2013 15.49 800th 919 12.9%
2014 24.32 728th 921 21.0%
2015 28.94 658th 919 28.4%
2016 18.60 727th 894 18.7%
2017 11.95 737th 821 10.2%
2018 19.01 709th 838 15.4%
2019 12.71 709th 792 10.5%
2021 13.71 613th 675 9.2%
2022 13.97 680th 776 12.4%
2023 21.77 678th 883 23.2%
2024 24.70 670th 897 25.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Flagship Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.00 620th 815 23.9%
2019 18.73 586th 672 12.8%
2021 22.09 451st 523 13.8%
2022 21.91 567th 691 17.9%
2023 31.73 571st 825 30.8%
2024 33.94 553rd 836 33.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Flagship Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.32 626th 794 21.2%
2019 14.03 586th 658 10.9%
2021 12.69 492nd 521 5.6%
2022 16.51 569th 657 13.4%
2023 27.99 553rd 770 28.2%
2024 29.51 550th 771 28.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Flagship Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.44 671st 797 15.8%
2019 15.88 562nd 639 12.1%
2022 16.08 572nd 658 13.1%
2023 17.06 656th 776 15.5%
2024 23.68 607th 786 22.8%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Flagship Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.00 165th 366 54.9%
2019 34.96 127th 196 35.2%
2021 45.13 42nd 77 45.5%
2022 36.58 107th 182 41.2%
2023 49.77 128th 310 58.7%
2024 51.15 119th 300 60.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Flagship Charter Academy Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Flagship Charter Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 2 397 n/a n/a 3 n/a n/a 0 402
2009 3 483 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 488
2010 1 574 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 577
2011 0 657 0 0 2 0 12 0 671
2012 0 674 0 1 0 0 7 0 682
2013 0 647 0 1 0 0 4 0 652
2014 1 679 0 1 0 0 2 0 683
2015 2 695 0 0 0 0 6 0 703
2016 3 710 0 0 0 0 3 0 716
2017 1 694 0 0 0 0 1 0 696
2018 0 668 0 2 0 0 3 0 673
2019 3 686 1 2 1 0 5 0 698
2020 0 698 0 1 0 0 7 0 706
2021 1 689 0 3 0 1 31 0 725
2022 0 630 0 7 0 0 47 0 684
2023 2 588 0 5 0 0 48 0 643
2024 1 584 0 7 0 0 57 0 649

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Flagship Charter Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 402 21.0 19.1 79.1
2009 488 27.0 18.1 93
2010 577 29.3 19.6 93.1
2011 671 36.0 18.6 90.2
2012 682 35.5 19.2 94.4
2013 652 33.5 19.4 94
2014 683 35.5 19.2 96.5
2015 703 35.0 20.0 96.9
2016 716 36.0 19.8 95.5
2017 696 31.0 22.4 95.4
2018 673 37.0 18.1 98.2
2019 698 34.0 20.5 98.1
2020 706 38.0 18.5 99.2
2021 725 37.0 19.5 97.2
2022 684 32.0 21.3 97.5
2023 643 37.0 17.3 96.7
2024 649 27.0 24.0 97.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Flagship Charter Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 402 21.0 19.1 79.1
2009 488 27.0 18.1 93
2010 577 29.3 19.6 93.1
2011 671 36.0 18.6 90.2
2012 682 35.5 19.2 94.4
2013 652 33.5 19.4 94
2014 683 35.5 19.2 96.5
2015 703 35.0 20.0 96.9
2016 716 36.0 19.8 95.5
2017 696 31.0 22.4 95.4
2018 673 37.0 18.1 98.2
2019 698 34.0 20.5 98.1
2020 706 38.0 18.5 99.2
2021 725 37.0 19.5 97.2
2022 684 32.0 21.3 97.5
2023 643 37.0 17.3 96.7
2024 649 27.0 24.0 97.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Flagship Charter Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,204 (12.2%) $8,655 (87.8%) $9,859
2020 $1,455 (14.3%) $8,743 (85.7%) $10,198
2021 $2,333 (20.4%) $9,100 (79.6%) $11,433
2022 $2,408 (21.2%) $8,955 (78.8%) $11,363
2023 $1,878 (15.2%) $10,475 (84.8%) $12,353

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Flagship Charter Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1318th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1267th of 1470 Elementary schools
 7.4%
Ranks 709th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 678th of 883 Middle schools
 12.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Flagship Charter Academy)1111.7
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Flagship Charter Academy)1111.7
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Flagship Charter Academy)17.128.6
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Flagship Charter Academy)17.128.6
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Flagship Charter Academy)26.718.2
 8.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Flagship Charter Academy)26.718.2
 8.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Flagship Charter Academy)22.713.6
 9.1%
   4th Grade Math (Flagship Charter Academy)22.713.6
 9.1%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Flagship Charter Academy)15.99.1
 6.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Flagship Charter Academy)15.99.1
 6.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Flagship Charter Academy)10.15.2
 4.9%
   5th Grade Math (Flagship Charter Academy)10.15.2
 4.9%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Flagship Charter Academy)17.528.2
 10.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Flagship Charter Academy)17.528.2
 10.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Flagship Charter Academy)7.912.7
 4.8%
   6th Grade Math (Flagship Charter Academy)7.912.7
 4.8%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Flagship Charter Academy)26.228.8
 2.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Flagship Charter Academy)26.228.8
 2.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Flagship Charter Academy)6.216.9
 10.7%
   7th Grade Math (Flagship Charter Academy)6.216.9
 10.7%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Flagship Charter Academy)43.933.3
 10.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Flagship Charter Academy)43.933.3
 10.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Flagship Charter Academy)18.211.8
 6.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Flagship Charter Academy)18.211.8
 6.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students698643
 7.9%
African American686588
 14.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic25
 150%
Pacific Islander00
White32
 33.3%
Two or More Races548
 860%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.1%96.7%
 1.4%


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Students at Flagship Charter Academy are 90% African American, 9% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Flagship Charter Academy ranks in the bottom 9.0% of Michigan elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 649 students attended Flagship Charter Academy.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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