Welcome!

Detroit International Academy welcomes you to apply for admission to grades 9-12 for the 2025-26 school year. We are the only all-girls public school in Michigan, offering a private school-like education in a tuition-free setting. 

We develop young women into confident, resilient leaders through academic rigor, a strong school culture and an environment that fosters sisterhood and the creation of lifelong friendships. 

DIA is a selective school within the Detroit Public Schools Community District. Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5. 

Application Requirements

• Two years of reports or transcripts
• Recent standardized test scores
• Two references (at least one from a teacher, principal, or counselor)
• All deadlines are final, including application and enrollment deadlines.
• Please review the application carefully before submitting it. You may save the application in progress and return to make as many changes as necessary prior to submitting it. 
• Do not submit more than one application to DIA for the same student. You may email application.schools@detroitk12.org or use Submittable to send a message to the Admissions Team to request the opportunity to edit or update your application. 

Before You Begin

Please visit the DIA website or call the school for more information, (313) 873-3050. You may visit us during school hours at 5161 Charles Street, Detroit, MI 48212.

Other School Options

This application only covers Detroit International Academy. For information about all DPSCD application schools and how to apply to other schools not included on this application, please visit detroitk12.org/applicationschools.