Overview

Macdowell Preparatory Academy is a public charter school in Detroit, MI. It is the only school in International Preparatory Academy - Macdowell Campus.

School Rating

Macdowell Preparatory Academy is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Michigan with the same grade levels.
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About the School

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Neighborhood

4201 West Outer Drive
Detroit, MI 48221
School leader: Dr. Banks
(313) 494-8141
313-494-8142
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