Fisher Magnet Academy serves 788 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 788 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
788 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fisher Magnet Academy is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
97%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Fisher Magnet Academy?
788 students attend Fisher Magnet Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Fisher Magnet Academy students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fisher Magnet Academy?
Fisher Magnet Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fisher Magnet Academy offer ?
Fisher Magnet Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Fisher Magnet Academy part of?
Fisher Magnet Academy is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
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