Barack Obama Leadership Academy

Barack Obama Leadership Academy is a charter school located in Detroit, Michigan. Serving kindergarten through eighth grade students, the academy has an enrollment of 311 and a student-teacher ratio of 19.4:1 with 16 full-time equivalent teachers. The school's MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 reflects its current academic standing in the state; it ranks at #2817 out of 3204 schools, placing it in the 12th percentile.

Academically, the school’s ELA and reading proficiency is at 6%, while math proficiency stands at 8%. These scores indicate areas where the school can focus on student development to improve overall academic performance. Barack Obama Leadership Academy is situated within a large city setting, providing students with various community resources and opportunities.

Despite its current challenges, the school continues to work towards fostering an environment that supports learning and growth for all its students.

While current test scores at Barack Obama Leadership Academy are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Barack Obama Leadership Academy is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.