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St. Jude's Home For Boys

15255 Mayfield
Detroit, MI 48205

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Tel: (313) 521-6228

www.wolverinehs.org

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St. Jude's Home for Boys is a residential group facility for males, ages 12 to 17 suffering from the effects of abuse and/or neglect.

Many of these clients have failed in foster homes or relative placements.

The St. Jude's Program, established in 1987, is the original flagship program of Wolverine Human Services.

St. Jude's offers a milieu of services focused on preparing clients to transition back into the community and providing them the skills and support necessary to succeed.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

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Student Body

Total Students

12 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

92%

State avg.: 19%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Helping Children and Families to be Victors

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for St. Jude's Home For Boys?

The application deadline for St. Jude's Home For Boys is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Jude's Home For Boys located?

St. Jude's Home For Boys is located in the Mapleridge neighborhood of Detroit, MI. There are 2 other private schools located in Mapleridge.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Detroit, MI is $7,199 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).