Detroit International Academy for Young Women vs Legacy Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Detroit International Academy for Young Women
Detroit · Public other · Grades PK–12
248 students
Legacy Charter Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
738 students
| Measure | Detroit International Academy for Young Women Detroit, Michigan | Legacy Charter Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1370 of 1,581 |
| National rank | – | #46338 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 248 | 738 |
| Enrollment | 248 | 738 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.9% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 32% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Legacy Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (32% vs 2.5%).
- •Legacy Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 17%).
- •Detroit International Academy for Young Women does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.9% vs 96.7%).
- •Detroit International Academy for Young Women does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 18.5).
- •Legacy Charter Academy is the larger school with 738 students compared with 248.
- •Detroit International Academy for Young Women is a public school while Legacy Charter Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Detroit International Academy for Young Women better than Legacy Charter Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Detroit International Academy for Young Women and Legacy Charter Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit International Academy for Young Women: 248. Legacy Charter Academy: 738. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit International Academy for Young Women and Legacy Charter Academy rank in Michigan?
Detroit International Academy for Young Women is unranked and Legacy Charter Academy is 1370th of 1,581 among other schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).