Serving 184 students in grades 7-9,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
184 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)6-9%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
88%
18%
White
4%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% MI state average).
How many students attend Northern Academy?
184 students attend Northern Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Northern Academy students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Academy?
Northern Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northern Academy offer ?
Northern Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Northern Academy part of?
Northern Academy is part of Flint School District Of The City Of.
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