Henry Ford Academy (Closed 2015)

Serving 181 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Henry Ford Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
181 students
This chart displays total students of Henry Ford Academy by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(13-14)
10-14%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Henry Ford Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
(13-14)
30-34%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Henry Ford 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 2013-14 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Henry Ford Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
100%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Henry Ford Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Henry Ford Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
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Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Henry Ford 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.
School District Name
Highland Park City Schools School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% MI state average).
How many students attend Henry Ford Academy?
181 students attend Henry Ford Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Henry Ford Academy students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry Ford Academy?
Henry Ford Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Henry Ford Academy offer ?
Henry Ford Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Henry Ford Academy part of?
Henry Ford Academy is part of Highland Park City Schools School District.

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