Summary
Academy of Warren is a public charter school in Warren, MI, serving 817 students in grades PK-8, and it currently ranks in the bottom 1% of Michigan schools, a position it has held for much of the past decade.
For parents, the most important thing to know is that this school is facing serious academic challenges. In the most recent testing year, only 3.3% of 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 38.2%, and math proficiency was similarly low at 7.7% versus the state's 42.9%. This places the school well below nearby options like Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy, located just 1.6 miles away, where 3rd-grade ELA proficiency was 32.1% despite serving a nearly identical student population. Even McKinley Elementary School and Macomb Montessori Academy, which also struggle, rank significantly higher than Academy of Warren. Chronic absenteeism is another major concern—57.8% of students missed enough school to be considered chronically absent, more than double the state average of 27.9%.
There are a few bright spots worth noting. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school showed temporary improvement, with 3rd-grade ELA proficiency jumping to 16.8%, but those gains were not sustained. Additionally, 8th graders scored surprisingly well on the PSAT in English Language Arts, with 42.3% proficient, though math proficiency on the same exam was just 5.6%. The school spends about $14,345 per student—more than several nearby schools that outperform it—which suggests the issue isn't a lack of funding but rather how resources are used. For parents weighing options, the comparison with Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy is particularly telling: two charter schools serving similar populations, yet with vastly different outcomes, points to curriculum, leadership, and school culture as key factors in student success.
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