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Laurus Academy

24590 LAHSER RD, SOUTHFIELD, MI 48033

Ranked 225 of 305 in Michigan

Top schools in Southfield
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Laurus Academy

24590 LAHSER RD, SOUTHFIELD, MI 48033

About Laurus Academy

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 20%
Reading 33%
State average proficiency is 20% in Math and 33% in Reading.
27
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
775
Total Students

Student Demographics

White 1%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 2.4%
Black 90.1%
Two+ Races 6.4%
Native Am. 1%
White
1%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
2.4%
Black
90.1%
Two+ Races
6.4%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 775
48.6%
377 Female
51.4%
398 Male

Student Population

775 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Laurus Academy Contact Information

TOP 225 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Laurus Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

The school is currently encouraging open enrollment for the 2026–27 school year, which ends on February 27, 2026.

FAQ

Q1. Is there no cost for school?

Ans: Yes, Laurus Academy is a charter school that is open to everyone.

Q2. Are there meals?

Ans: Yes, the USDA meal program provides breakfast and lunch.

Q3. Does the school offer rides?

Ans: There are only a few bus routes available. Please call the office to see if you qualify.

Q4. How do you grade students?

Ans: To see how well students are doing in school, they take NWEA MAP tests, classroom tests, and state tests.

Q5. What can parents do to get involved?

Ans: Parents are asked to join the Parent Advisory Council, volunteer, and go to meetings.

Q6. What do I need to do to sign up my child?

Ans: You can sign up for classes online at the NHA Schools website during the open enrollment period.

Q7. Who do I need to talk to to get more information?

Ans: Call (248) 799-8401 or go to laurusacademy.org.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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