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Welcome to Detroit Merit Charter Academy - We Have Outperformed the District for 13 Years!

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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What Detroit Merit Charter Academy Parents Are Saying

"Detroit Merit Charter Academy is a great school for my daughter. The education she is receiving from her teachers is awesome!"

- Detroit Merit Charter Academy Parent

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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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At a Glance

K-8

Grades

708

Number of Students

2002

Year Opened
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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.
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Child Safety Controls on Social Media

Now that social media platforms have existed for more than 20 years, we’re no stranger to the ways they’ve improved our lives. Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter all help us stay connected with friends and family, find entertainment, share information, and even make a living. But we all know there are inherent risks and dangers as well. Keep reading to learn how to keep your kids safe on social media.
 
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