Welcome to Detroit Merit Charter Academy
We never set limits on how much your child can achieve. At Detroit Merit we create endless opportunities for your child to become their best. We shape instruction to build on the strengths and abilities of each child and make moral focus lessons part of every school day. As a result, our students thrive.
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Schedule a school tour and learn more about our personalized teaching, moral focus program, after-school activities, clubs, sports, and more.
Open Enrollment Has Started!
Open Enrollment for the 2023-24 school year runs October 1 through November 30. Applying during Open Enrollment is your best chance at securing a seat. Don't miss the deadline, apply now!
2023-24 School Lottery
The Lottery for the 2023-24 school year will be held via livestream on Monday, December 5 at 9:30 a.m. To view the livestream, click below.
Coffee with the Principal
Join our principal for coffee. This is your chance to get an update on school news and have your questions answered. We look forward to seeing you!
Advanced Learning Program
We offer advanced learning opportunities for top-performing students who are ready to progress beyond grade level.
Parent Portal Help Page
Parent Portal gives parents quick and easy access to their child's information. Click below to learn more!
Open Enrollment for the 2023-24 School Year Starts Oct. 1
We’re often asked, “When is the best time to apply to an NHA school?” The answer: During Open Enrollment. Don't miss the deadline! Open Enrollment for the 2023-24 school year starts October 1 and ends November 30. Check out this blog to clear up any confusion around this important “golden window” of time.More on Open Enrollment
We are a Charter School
Are you seeking a "private" school education with the no-cost benefit of a public school? If so, you're in the right place. Detroit Merit Charter Academy is a tuition-free public charter school open to all children who live in Michigan.
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A Seamless K-12 Education
At Detroit Merit Charter Academy, we're able to provide our students with a seamless K-12 educational experience. After graduating from Detroit Merit, they can transition to Center Line Preparatory Academy, also a National Heritage Academies charter school. Center Line Prep offers advanced placement courses, dual enrollment opportunities, an Early College Program, college advisors, electives, clubs, sports, and so much more.Learn More About Center Line Prep
Apply Now for High School at Center Line Prep
Detroit Merit Charter Academy provides a seamless K-12 educational experience with Center Line Preparatory Academy, a high school located in Center Line, Michigan, that falls under the National Heritage Academies portfolio.Learn How to Apply at Center Line Prep
Center Line Prep is now accepting applications for the 2023-24 school year. Click below to learn more!
What Detroit Merit Charter Academy Parents Are Saying
Apply Now!"I have received exceptional help with my three children and have silently observed the teacher's interaction with other kids and across the board, every child has an individual plan which is implemented to make sure they succeed."
- Barbara C., Detroit Merit Parent
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