Flagship Charter Academy vs Joy Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Flagship Charter Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
655 students
Joy Preparatory Academy
Detroit · Charter other · Grades PK–12
161 students
| Measure | Flagship Charter Academy Detroit, Michigan | Joy Preparatory Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1522 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #49555 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 655 | 161 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 161 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.9% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 2.5% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Flagship Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (14% vs 2.5%).
- •Flagship Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 17%).
- •Flagship Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.9% vs 99.4%).
- •Joy Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 19.8).
- •Flagship Charter Academy is the larger school with 655 students compared with 161.
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 Flagship Charter Academy better than Joy Preparatory 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 Flagship Charter Academy and Joy Preparatory Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Flagship Charter Academy: 655. Joy Preparatory Academy: 161. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Flagship Charter Academy and Joy Preparatory Academy rank in Michigan?
Flagship Charter Academy is 1522nd of 1,581 and Joy Preparatory Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).