Voyageur Academy

Voyageur Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 796 students in grades K-8 in Detroit, Michigan. Despite its larger size, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Michigan elementary schools over the past decade, earning 0 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. Voyageur Academy is part of the Voyageur Academy District, which is ranked 602 out of 613 districts in the state.

Voyageur Academy faces significant challenges, including extremely high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 29.5% to 65.7% over the past few years, far exceeding the state average. The school's academic performance is also concerning, with only 14.6% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA and just 9% proficient in math, compared to state averages of 38.9% and 35.1%, respectively. The school struggles to serve its diverse student population, ranking in the bottom 25% of Michigan elementary schools for various subgroups. Despite spending significantly more per student ($18,322) than the nearby Detroit Public Schools Community District schools ($14,593 - $23,324), Voyageur Academy's higher spending does not translate to better outcomes.

Voyageur Academy's persistent low performance, with the school consistently ranking in the bottom 10% of Michigan elementary schools, suggests deep-rooted challenges that the school has not been able to address. While the nearby Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary, Roberto Clemente Learning Academy, and other Detroit public schools also struggle, they generally outperform Voyageur Academy on key metrics, indicating that the school may be facing even greater difficulties. The school's higher spending per student and relatively high student-teacher ratio of 24.1 do not appear to be translating into improved results, raising questions about the school's resource allocation and the effective use of funds.