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Voyageur Academy

"Where our goal is to support and challenge your child to reach their fullest potential"

A charter school serving students Kinder - 12th grade!

Voyageur Academy's small class sizes promote a family like atmosphere that allows staff to focus on the needs of the whole child.  

Positive behavior incentive systems, restorative justice practices, and staff's vested interest in their student, encourage children's personal stake in their own success.

Students enrolled at Voyageur Academy will:

  • Master vital core subjects
  • Overcome learning struggles
  • Become strong achievers
  • Be college-ready at graduation

Welcome to Voyageur Academy

Voyageur Academy has staggered start times for the 2025-2026 academic year. Students in K-8th grade are in session from 8:15 to 3:30. Students 9th-12th grade are in session from 8:00 to 3:15 pm. Students have a variety of outlets including tutoring and athletics to engage in afterschool. The academy also has a very aggressive MTSS (multi-tiered systems of support) program. In MTSS, students are offered early intervention that focuses on remediation of key concepts they are deficient in. The academy prides itself on student accountability and striving to prepare students for college.

Students enrolled at Voyageur Academy can:

  • Be a student athlete (football, cheerleading, track, basketball, volleyball, dance, robotics, cross country)
  • Participate in a wide variety of after school programs (academic and social)
  • Overcome social/emotional obstacles with group sessions
  • Be part of a student leadership team!

Voyageur Academy also
serves the community
as it is our mission


Serving the City of Detroit with a higher standard in educational excellence and community wellness

Our team and students work with area residents to create educational and wellness programs that support the entire family.

Latest News


December
19

2025

Half Day - PD Day

There will be a noon dismissal on 12/19/25 due to staff professional development. Lunch and aftercare will not be provided. 

Fintech & key investment Conference

December
22

2025

Winter Break

School will be closed for the winter break between 12/22-01/02. Happy Holidays!

Sport management webinar

January
20

2026

Regular Board Meeting

In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, MCLA 15.261 et seq Public Act No. 267 of 1976, there will be a meeting of the Board of Directors of Voyageur Academy on October 21, 2025, at approximately 6:35 pm. This meeting will be held at Voyageur Academy, 4366 Military, Detroit, MI 48210.

Planning & Facilitation meeting

Student Spotlight

Everyone has a story. Each student that walks through our campus doors has their own experience. Below are a few of our recently graduated students.

Class of 2025

Allison Velasco-Martinez

Allison Velasco-Martinez

Class of 2025
Omair Chandler

Omair Chandler

Class of 2025
Mariah Bradley

Mariah Bradley

Class of 2025
Kenni Perez

Kenni Perez

Class of 2025