Koron Dorsett, Parent
“My son transferred to JRLA ...and he has had more experiences and opportunities in the two months that he has been there as opposed to the two years he was at his former school."
Diamond Oakley, Parent
"I find it quite a privilege to be a part of the JRLA family and I respect the time, effort, and money that has been donated to give the scholars a good education."
LaTonya Burkette, Parent
“I keep telling the world how much I love JRLA, and Lord willing, ALL of my daughters will be attending there once they become high school students."
97%
Graduation Rate
100%
College & Post-Secondary Acceptance
69%
College Matriculation Rate
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Board of Directors Meeting
PUBLIC NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING
Pursuant of Michigan Open Meetings Act, Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976,
being Sections 15.261 to 15.275 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
Telephone: (313) 397-3333
Website: www.JRLADetroit.com
Board of Directors Regular Board Meeting
September 8th, 2025 @ 3:30 PM
This meeting will be held in person at JRLA located at 15000 Trojan, Detroit, MI 48235
The Academy shall comply with subtitle A of Title II of the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336, 42 USC 12101 et seq or any successor law.
Should you require specific accommodations(s) please contact rossm@jrladetroit.com
prior to the meeting.
College Rigor, AP, College Access, Etc.
Scholars must meet five promotional requirements in order to move on to the next grade level:
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Academic Success: Pass every class
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ResponsibilitySelf-Regulation
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Academic Rigor
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College Access: Earn at least two acceptances to a college or post-secondary program
Advisory
All scholars at JRLA enter the school as a member of an advisory family. The advisor is with the scholar for all four years of the student's high school career and serves as the scholar's advocate. Advisors connect with parents, help advisees develop academic and personal skills, and meet with each scholar's parent/guardian each quarter to go over the scholar's report card and other promotional requirements.
Summer Learning Adventures (SLAs)
All scholars (that do not have to take summer school) have the opportunity to participate in a summer learning adventure. SLAs include internships (paid and unpaid), college experiences, and dual enrollment. SLAs are coordinated for scholars by JRLA staff. In addition, scholars are provided transportation and access to these experiences at no cost to scholars and their families.
Developing Self Regulation
The Scholar Code of Conduct (SCC) at Jalen Rose Leadership Academy helps scholars develop strong self-regulation so that the scholars will have the willpower to succeed in life beyond the classroom. JRLA also employs restorative techniques to facilitate healthy, productive relationships between scholars and staff.
Post-Secondary Support
We believe that every scholar can succeed. This is why all scholars at JRLA will be put on the path to attend college. Our best-in-class college team supports scholars as they prepare for, apply to, matriculate into, and persist through college.
Contact Us
Jalen Rose Leadership Academy
15000 Trojan Street
Detroit, Michigan 48235
Tel: 313-397-3333
Fax 313-397-4155
School Hours:
Monday-Friday:
8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
