Detroit Merit Academy

Detroit Merit Academy Detroit Merit Academy is a tuition-free K-8 public charter school in Detroit, MI.

Detroit Merit Academy is managed by National Heritage Academies and authorized by Grand Valley State University. Detroit Merit Charter Academy is a tuition-free public charter school open to all children who live in Michigan.

Teacher appreciation week is over but we still appreciate our DMA staff. We enjoyed a cool treat today at our staff meet...
05/27/2026

Teacher appreciation week is over but we still appreciate our DMA staff. We enjoyed a cool treat today at our staff meeting. Thank you, staff! Here’s to a stony finish!

Here is some great work from our k-1 scholars!
05/27/2026

Here is some great work from our k-1 scholars!

A message from Ms. Young: I have been selected to compete in the Super Singer Contest on June 22nd at the Ford Fireworks...
05/27/2026

A message from Ms. Young: I have been selected to compete in the Super Singer Contest on June 22nd at the Ford Fireworks. I'm really excited for this opportunity and would appreciate your support. You can vote online at clickondetroit.com. Thank you so much for your support!

DMA staff, parents, alumni, Schaap Scholars, and a current student attended the opening of the Schaap Center for the Per...
05/17/2026

DMA staff, parents, alumni, Schaap Scholars, and a current student attended the opening of the Schaap Center for the Performing Arts and the Richard and Jane Manoogian Art Gallery. What a beautiful venue and so valuable to the community. Can’t wait to see more shows!

Thank you to Ms. McDougle, Ms. N. Baker and the whole committee for putting on two great events for our DMA scholars, mo...
05/17/2026

Thank you to Ms. McDougle, Ms. N. Baker and the whole committee for putting on two great events for our DMA scholars, moms and dads! Thank you families for attending and making the nights special. Both events were wonderful!

More from our Daddy & Daughter Dance tonight.
05/17/2026

More from our Daddy & Daughter Dance tonight.

Detroit Merit’s Annual Daddy & Daughter event is happening now! It’s going to be a blast!
05/16/2026

Detroit Merit’s Annual Daddy & Daughter event is happening now! It’s going to be a blast!

Congratulations to Alyssa Jurczak, NHA’s Excellence in Teaching winner! From an unexpected path into education to becomi...
05/14/2026

Congratulations to Alyssa Jurczak, NHA’s Excellence in Teaching winner! From an unexpected path into education to becoming our beloved middle school science teacher, Alyssa’s story is one of passion, perseverance, and heart.

Read more about her inspiring journey, surprise celebration, and impact on students and our school community!
https://nhal.ink/4wqALuh

05/11/2026
Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms, grandmothers, caregivers, and mother figures across the National Heritage Ac...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms, grandmothers, caregivers, and mother figures across the National Heritage Academies community, along with the teachers and staff members who support and inspire students each day! 💐

Thank you for the care, encouragement, and dedication you bring to our schools and communities. Today, we celebrate the many ways you make a lasting impact both in and out of the classroom. 💚

05/10/2026

One more from our "Teaching in Excellence Winner" for NHA, Ms. Jurczak, DMA"s middle school science teacher. Our scholars, staff and her family had fun celebrating last week. She is a true gem! Congratulations!

Address

1091 Alter Road
Detroit, MI
48215

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 2:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 2:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 2:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 2:30pm

Website

https://calendly.com/detroitmerit/tourdma

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