Fostering Leadership Academy

26645 W 6 Mile Rd
Redford, MI 48240
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 59 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Fostering Leadership Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 59 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Top 30% in MI
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fostering Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Fostering Leadership Academy's student population of 59 students has grown by 168% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
59 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

Fostering Leadership Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fostering Leadership Academy is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#812 out of 3069 schools
(Top 30%)
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<50%
34%
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<50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fostering Leadership Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
<50%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
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Black
78%
18%
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White
14%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Fostering Leadership Academy and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fostering Leadership Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fostering Leadership Academy's ranking?
Fostering Leadership Academy is ranked #812 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Fostering Leadership Academy?
59 students attend Fostering Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Fostering Leadership Academy students are Black, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fostering Leadership Academy?
Fostering Leadership Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fostering Leadership Academy offer ?
Fostering Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Fostering Leadership Academy part of?
Fostering Leadership Academy is part of Fostering Leadership Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 59 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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