Welcome to Detroit Merit Charter Academy - Outperforming the District for 14 Years!
Detroit Merit Charter Academy understands the safety of your child is paramount. Located in the heart of Detroit, Detroit Merit is more than just an educational institution; it is a safe haven where your child can thrive and grow. We are committed to ensuring every student feels supported and protected, both physically and emotionally, fostering a sense of stability and community. Your child is not just a student – they are part of a family that values their well-being and is dedicated to their success.
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Open Enrollment Has Started!
Open Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year is now through November 29. Don't miss the deadline, apply today!
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Feed The Turkey
Join us as we bring in the holiday season with fun games and activities. Take home a hand turkey and enter into a raffle. But don’t forget to tour the school, meet the school staff, and learn about our great academics and moral focus program while you’re having fun. We can’t wait to see you!
Our School's Recognitions
Our school is built on the cornerstone of Academic Excellence, which has earned us recognition. Learn more about the success of our students!
Parent Portal Help Page
Parent Portal gives parents quick and easy access to their child's information. Click below to learn more!
Advanced Learning Program
We offer advanced learning opportunities for top-performing students who are ready to progress beyond grade level.
It's Time to Apply for the 2025-26 School Year!
Open Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year ends November 29. Open Enrollment is the best time to apply! All applications received during Open Enrollment are considered equal and eligible for being randomly drawn to fill available seats. When Open Enrollment ends, students will go on the waiting list if seats are full. Don't miss the deadline, apply today!I'm Ready to Apply
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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Charter Schools in Detroit Continue to Outperform Traditional Public Schools
Charter schools outperform conventional public schools in Detroit despite getting less money. And many are performing as well as the best open enrollment schools in Michigan.Continue Reading
The best open-enrollment middle schools in Detroit are charter schools, according to U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Michigan middle schools. Detroit Merit Charter Academy ranks in the top six.
"What I like the most about Detroit Merit is that my kids are learning on a higher level then what they were at their previous school. My son is a fourth grader but he is doing fifth grade work!"
- Detroit Merit Charter Academy Parent
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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
