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Welcome!

We invite you to explore the many opportunities available to Detroit resident students at Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences! We offer innovative educational programs that are designed to develop young minds and prepare them academically, socially and emotionally for successful futures. It is our goal to ensure that our students are prepared to interact in and contribute to the global society that will be before them as they graduate.

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Our Mission

The mission of the Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences is to provide a high quality, holistic education anchored in the arts and sciences that prepares our students to compete in a global society.
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Our Vision

Our vision is to serve as a premier school district that is committed to a quality education for all students. We will be recognized as a world class leader in education by providing a state of the art learning environment...
 
 
 
 
… where every student is given an opportunity to explore his or her interests and talents and is prepared to become a better analytical and critical thinker who is a well rounded, self-reliant, innovative, productive life-long learner equipped to compete in and add value to a global society;
 
… where every teacher is highly qualified in his or her chosen field of expertise and possesses the passion, the proficiency and the professional commitment to guide students in reaching the highest academic standards;
 
… where every school leader is committed to educational collaboration, academic excellence and the progressive development of children;
 
… where every parent commits to an active partnership that supports positive dialogue and empowers staff and students to succeed; and
 
… where every school site is clean, safe and secure and provides an exciting, challenging, technologically advanced learning environment that is designed to deliver a comprehensive, creative and innovative curriculum.
 
It is our vision to make trends — not follow them.
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News

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DAAS Scholar Goes Viral!

4th Grader Ava Dargin has "gone viral" with her performance of Defying Gravity in our May 29th DAAS Talent Show!
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DAAS Celebrates Better World Week

Ms. Rhymes and our 7th grade scholars' work organizing a food and toiletry drive for Better World Week was recently featured on the local news!
Where community meets education

January 2025 Community News

This newsletter is your quarterly update on the progress of our goals, our accomplishments, the innovations we’re bringing to life, and the positive impact we’re all making together. Stay connected and inspired by the strides we’re making as a community.
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PUBLIC NOTICE

 
The Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Board of Directors Annual Budget Meeting and Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 5:30 pm, at the 2985 East Jefferson Ave location. 
Board Meeting Virtual Attendance Option Information

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Partners

  • Teach! Michigan
  • MI Charters
  • Oakland University
  • The Skillman Foundation