At a Glance

K-8

Grades

721

Amazing Students

Character-building Monthly Virtues

2002

Year Opened

Three students show their ages on their fingers

"The leaders at Detroit Merit are helping my son build good character traits that he will use everyday, even outside the classroom."
- Detroit Merit Charter Academy Parent

Facts

Breakfast and Lunch

We offer healthy, balanced breakfast and lunch to all students. Meals are provided at no cost through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).

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Before and After School Care

At this time we do not offer an on-site before or after school program, but we can recommend some local providers. Drop-off and pick-up services to and from school may be available through these providers.

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Transportation

Busing is not provided, so parents are responsible for getting their children to and from school each day. If you need any help or have questions, we're here to support you!

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Dress Code

We have a dress code designed to reduce distractions so children can focus on academic success. Our dress code is flexible and cost effective.

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NHA® Shines: Stanford Study Shows Our Students Surpass Their Peers by 3.5 Months Each Year

A recent Stanford study shows NHA partner-school students continue to outperform their traditional public school peers. They do so by gaining nearly three-and-a-half months of additional learning. NHA also earned the new “gap busters” designation for outstanding progress in eliminating learning disparities for minority and poverty students.

Learn More About Stanford's Study