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Warrendale Charter Academy

Charter | K-8 | 727 students

 

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Posted February 13, 2013

The principal mrs. harwood is the worst principle ever ms reed is mean ms woods is allful


Posted November 1, 2012

I loved this school, but my daughter had a teacher (Ms Buter), that was bullying her in 7th grade,.so I had no chose but to take her out of this school, sad... this was a good challening school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 7, 2011

Warrendale has outstanding caring teachers. My sons were in third grade last year and they had their best year ever. Mr. T. went above and beyond for my boys. High teacher turnover suggests leadership or NHA problems.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 7, 2010

This is my children's first year at Warrendale and so far I like the school. The teachers, dean, and principal have been very helpful and understanding when it comes to my children's health issues. My children were in the hospital and the teachers called everyday to check and see how they were doing, and sent cards and goodies to cheer them up. I believe my children will excel and have a great learning experience and Warrendale Charter Academy!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 4, 2010

Wonderful things are happening at Warrendale this year. A strong focus is being placed on the individual student and the ways that they learn best. A positive discipline program is in place that will keep the students wanting to return to school each day. Workshop based learning will allow teachers to work in small groups with students while giving the children choices to learn independently as well as in small groups to keep them engaged. There are brand new textbooks and a wide variety of technology that exceeds area schools to bring children well into the 21st century. Students at Warrendale will become self-directed learners who will learn to meet and exceed grade level expectations not just at our school, but through high school. Warrendale students are college bound! We don't just capture their minds, we will capture their hearts and give them a love of
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted December 11, 2009

Warrendale is a great school at the elementary level, but once the children reach middle school it's another world. Parents are really happy until their child(ren) reach this point. The school does not get the children It's nice tohear good things about a school, but it's also good to hear the truth. Why sugar coat it?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 3, 2009

My child had been at Warrendale for 2 years and I am proud to say that my child is doing a wonderful job. Her teachers have taught her so much that's its unbelievable. The teachers and the support staff are wonderful people. My only concern is the office staff. They do not make you feel welcome. It really would be nice to be greeted with a warm welcoming smile instead of attitude.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 23, 2009

I am a new parent to Warrendale Academy. Although I had my reservations about any school located in the Detroit area, I absolutely love Warrendale Academy. I am a mother and I have the gift for teaching and byfar Warrendale has went well beyond my expectations. The school is safe and clean. The teacher's are awesome! My daughter has learned so much in these few months that it's breathe taking. Mrs. Beaune has been a great part of my daughter's education. Not only does she build relationships with the children but she does with the parents. The only thing that I would like to see improvement on is more activities for the younger students with after school activities (science club, technology lab, cheerleading, girl scouts, dance, etc). Beside's that I am a proud parent of Warrendale Charter Academy!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 26, 2009

I love Warrendale Academy. Although I am not happy about the children eating lunch in the class rooms, I can deal with that. My daughter has been on the honor roll since she began schooling at the age of 2. I would really like to see some honor classes at Warrendale, but my main and huge concern is my girls experiencing foriegn languagues before high school. This is the only concern that will cause me to seek another school for my girls.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 11, 2009

Mrs. curriwe is indeed the best teacher I have every ran across. My daughter and son had her and they both are doing very well because of her.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 27, 2009

Warrendale Charter Academy, I would like to say first and foremost how this school continuously changes each and every year.However, change doesn't reflect new & innoventive ideas, they repeat the same old process but mix it up with new teachers to learn the process . If you truly believes in fair & equal opportunity for young adults to learn & strive, this school isn't for you . I am sadden that I have allowed my child to stay on the hope and promise it would get better over a course of 3 years, 7 in total. My child has done well on nwea testing scores, as well as the meap. My child has been on the honor roll the entire time at Warrendale. Some children can test well & have a natural learning ability. The school should consider promoting the students that excel more often instead of ones that don't.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 4, 2009

Warrendale is a very good school.The secretaries Ms.Boyd and Mrs.Mims are very helpful and plesant.The principal is doing a good job and has tried successfully each year to improve the school.The assistant principals Mr.Garza and Mrs.Ivory and also doing a great job.I would recommend Warrendale to all parents.And challenge every parent at Warrendale to become involved with your childs education rather than faulting the school and administration .Learning begins at home.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 2, 2009

I have attended Warrendale for five years now. Warrendale is a excellent school, it have a great staff. That really care about ever child. The school envirment is great. You would never want to leave school. It have good students there. That also care about your learning. You will learn & have at the same time.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 8, 2009

Our daughter Jaime has been a student at Warrendale Charter Academy since it's inception in 2001. She is now in the 8th Grade and we can truly say as parents that she has excelled tremendously and we are very proud to have sent her to this school. The parents and staff are great!! Jaime truly loves Warrendale and loves going to school. She does not like to miss school. Jaime is very active in many of the activities at the school. There has always been many to choose from. She is truly happy at Warrendale Academy and loves her Teachers, Administrators, and friends. Jaime has made so many true friends at Warrendale. Thank You to all of the staff and our parent company National Heritage Academies for contributing to Jaime's wonderful years at Warrendale. James & Juanita Roye
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 6, 2009

This is my daughter's first year at Warrendale.At first I wasn't sure if I liked the staff.The secretary's attitude is terrible.My daughter was coming from St. Marys Of Redford(excellent school).But unfortunately they closed.I am very particular when it comes to her education .I have to say this school have proven to be Excellent. The principal is so good to these children.Mrs.Currie is the best teacher I have met.My daughter loves to go to school.She is 5 years old and reading like a first grader.I am so blessed to have these wonderful educators teach my child. From a pleased parent
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 11, 2008

Warrenadale was an excellent experince. i attende Warrendale for only one year (8th grade) and i learned so much. this a great preperation school. i had good times. Warrendale is filled with tons of postive staff, the teachers are very helpful. I just think there couldnt; be no matter . My little brother also have attended warrendale since kindegarten and nows he's in third grade my brother is super smart. He loves to be at school. Every since he began he loved his experence. we both learn so much . Thanks to our great school
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 5, 2008

Warrendale is a great school for the lower grades. I have 3 children there and it was a great experience when they were in kindergarten and 1st grade. As they move up in the grades, I have notice that the teachers are trying to be more friends to the students then teachers. Also, Ms. brown is NEVER available. So if you do send your child there, i recommend you get close to the teacher otherwise it may be a bad experience for you.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 16, 2008

My grandson attends Warrendale Academy and my experience with Warrendale is impressive. The Principal is great and I love the way she interact with the teachers, students and parents. I love the way the teachers teach the students. The number of honor students is fantastic. I have nothing but praises for this school. All I can say is,keep up the great work.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 18, 2008

My son has attended warrendale over the past 4 years and I have watched this school go from having a long waiting list to the school soliciting parents to tell their friends about the school to boost enrollment. The children at warrendale are getting a substandard education and something desparately needs to be done about it. I got a better education from the Detroit Public Schools twenty years ago and that's sad.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 24, 2008

Warrendale was one of the best things to ever happen to me. It was,and still is, a great school with great teachers and lots of activities. If I could i would still be attending Warrendale today. I love the school so much that I sometimes that I had flunked 8th grade, but Warrendale prepared me so well that couldn't have been possible.
—Submitted by a student


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 41% in 2013.

77 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
23%

2012

 
 
16%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

77 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
34%

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
79%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2013.

79 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
20%

2012

 
 
20%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

79 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
42%

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
65%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

79 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
29%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 46% in 2013.

73 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
29%

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

73 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
38%

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

73 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
3%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
59%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 40% in 2013.

76 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
18%

2012

 
 
11%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

76 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
51%

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
71%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 30% in 2013.

77 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
1%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
40%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 38% in 2013.

79 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
19%

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2013.

79 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
38%

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
72%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2013.

79 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
30%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 33% in 2013.

67 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
27%

2012

 
 
4%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
54%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

67 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
46%

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 16% in 2013.

67 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
2%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
51%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 95% 19%
Hispanic 3% 6%
White 2% 70%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Asian 0% 3%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 92%N/A46%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 23N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Special education / special needs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Special education
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School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mrs. Brigitte Jackson
Fax number
  • (313) 240-4203

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Special education

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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19400 Sawyer St
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