Detroit Leadership Academy Middle/High

Name

Detroit Leadership Academy Middle/High

Legal name

Detroit Leadership Academy

Website

https://dlachampion.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Detroit Leadership Academy is a free Michigan public charter school operating PreK-8 and High School campuses in Detroit under Champion Education Network. It serves Detroit families with academic instruction, dual enrollment, athletics, and wrap-around services funded by state and federal per-pupil allocations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Charter School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter College-Prep & Advanced Academics Schools (EDAJACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Charter Career & Technical Education (CTE) Schools (EDAJACAK)

Keywords

• Charter school education
• K-12 education
• Middle school programs
• High school programs
• Tuition-free schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Detroit

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Charter School Funding: As a public charter school, DLA receives funding based on per-pupil enrollment from state and federal education authorities. The school offers free education to all enrolled students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Detroit Leadership Academy Middle/High is a tuition-free public charter school serving middle and high school students. The school delivers whole-child education, dual enrollment college-credit opportunities, and structured academic programs to prepare students for postsecondary success. It operates as a nonprofit educational institution supported by per-pupil public funding and private donations.

Product overview

Detroit Leadership Academy is a free public charter school serving students from PreK to 12th grade across two campuses. The school operates a PreK-8 Campus (13550 Virgil St.) and a High School (5845 Auburn St.) in Detroit, Michigan. The institution offers a comprehensive educational program focused on the whole child, including academic instruction, athletics (15 sports offered), before/after care with free transportation, dual enrollment for high school students, clubs, and mentoring programs. The school emphasizes college preparation and has partnerships with various educational institutions. DLA maintains a 10:1 adult-to-child ratio and reported over $615K in scholarships awarded last year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Middle School Education Program Tuition-free middle school education serving students in the Detroit area, providing core academic instruction along with whole-child supports designed to prepare students for high school.
• High School Education Program Tuition-free high school education for Detroit students, including college-preparatory coursework and structured pathways toward graduation and postsecondary enrollment.
• Dual Enrollment / College Credit Program Program allowing high school students to earn college credits while completing their secondary education, supporting postsecondary readiness.

Quantifiable outcome

• $615K+ in scholarships awarded last year

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Grand Valley State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partnership providing dual enrollment opportunities allowing DLA high school students to earn college credits while completing their secondary education.
• Central Michigan UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership supporting college preparation and dual enrollment programs for DLA students.
• Lawrence Technological UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partnership providing dual enrollment pathways for DLA students.
• United WayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner supporting educational initiatives and family resources.
• National Charter Schools InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharter school support organization providing resources and advocacy.
• MCHSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting school programs.
• Champion Education NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork organization coordinating the annual Day of Giving event and providing community support services including winter coats, books, food assistance, and family support items to DLA students and families.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Star International Academy: Star International Academy is a Dearborn/Detroit-area public charter school serving PreK-12 with an international curriculum focus. Comparable in charter status, grade span, and Southeast Michigan geography.
• Henry Ford Academy: Henry Ford Academy is a Detroit-area public charter high school with strong university and corporate partnerships and a college-prep focus. Comparable in mission and Detroit footprint.
• University Prep Schools (Detroit): University Prep operates multiple Detroit charter schools serving grades K-12 with an emphasis on college preparation. Highly comparable to DLA in geography, grade span, and mission.
• Voyageur Academy: Voyageur Academy is a Detroit-based public charter school serving grades K-12. Comparable as a Detroit charter school with similar grade span and family-focused offerings.
• KIPP Detroit Schools: KIPP Detroit is a nonprofit charter network operating multiple K-12 campuses in Detroit with a college-prep mission. It is the most direct comparable to DLA given shared city, charter status, K-12 span, and college-prep focus.
• Cornerstone Schools (Detroit): Cornerstone Schools is a Detroit-based K-12 charter network with a college-prep, whole-child philosophy. Comparable to DLA in mission, city, and grade span served.
• Jalen Rose Leadership Academy: Jalen Rose Leadership Academy is a Detroit-based public charter high school focused on college preparation and leadership development. Directly comparable as a Detroit charter school with a college-prep identity.

Broad incumbents

• National Heritage Academies: National Heritage Academies operates multiple charter schools across Michigan, including Detroit-area campuses. Comparable as a larger, multi-site charter operator with overlapping geography.
• Detroit Public Schools Community District: DPSCD is the traditional public school district serving Detroit K-12 students. It is a broader incumbent against which DLA competes for the same families and per-pupil funding pool.

Emerging players

• Detroit Achievement Academy: Detroit Achievement Academy is a smaller Detroit-based charter school network with a progressive, whole-child model. Comparable in city and educational philosophy, though smaller in scale than DLA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DLAPK8
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/detroit-leadership-academy-middle-high
• Instagraminstagram.com/eqeducation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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