The Detroit Edison Public School Academy opened its doors in September 1998. Since its inception, DEPSA has evolved into a national-leader in education and is designed on five pillars of excellence:
- Student Focus
- Community-Centric
- Master Educators
- Superior Education
- Pioneering Change
Through rigor and relevant educational programming, DEPSA provides a unique educational community open to all metropolitan Detroit-area students. DEPSA is dedicated to building adaptive, competitive, and successful global citizens using proven and innovative curricula and teaching methods.