Catherine Ferguson Academy (Closed 2015)

Catherine Ferguson Academy serves 119 students in grades 7-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
119 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
9%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Catherine Ferguson Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
94%
18%
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White
2%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.12
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(13-14)
≤20%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
47%
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School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Catherine Ferguson Academy?
The graduation rate of Catherine Ferguson Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Catherine Ferguson Academy?
119 students attend Catherine Ferguson Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Catherine Ferguson Academy students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Catherine Ferguson Academy?
Catherine Ferguson Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Catherine Ferguson Academy offer ?
Catherine Ferguson Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Catherine Ferguson Academy part of?
Catherine Ferguson Academy is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.

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