Covenant Schools Detroit

Covenant House Academy Detroit, doing business as East Campus, is a U.S. government entity registered as a local government and school district. The organization provides educational services to at-risk youth, high school dropouts, and disadvantaged children. Covenant House Academy Detroit offers a free, self-paced learning environment with year-round enrollment, giving students the opportunity to earn a high school diploma. Through federal grant awards, the academy delivers a range of educational services and support programs aimed at improving teaching and learning outcomes in high-poverty schools, particularly for children who are failing or at risk of failing to meet challenging state academic achievement standards.

As a subrecipient of federal grants, Covenant House Academy Detroit has received funding for various educational initiatives. The academy has been awarded Title I grants to enhance teaching and learning in high-poverty schools, as well as grants to provide educational continuity for neglected and delinquent children and youth in state-run juvenile institutions and adult correctional facilities. Additionally, the organization has received Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund grants to address the impact of COVID-19 on schools, including support for continuing to provide educational services during the pandemic. These grants, primarily administered through the Michigan Department of Education and the State of Michigan Department of Management & Budget, have funded a wide array of services. These include supplemental student instruction, teacher training, resources for remote learning, academic support programs, and various initiatives to improve school conditions and student learning outcomes. The academy has also participated in child nutrition programs, likely providing meals to food-insecure students as part of its comprehensive educational support services.