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
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)10-14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30-34%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
100%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
50%
School Statewide Testing
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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