St. Jude's Home For Boys

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 Stats (2025)

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

Top Rankings

St. Jude's Home For Boys ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
92%
State avg.: 18%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Helping Children and Families to be Victors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Stats (2025)

  • 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 $7,144 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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