Serving 302 students in grades 7-12,
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
302 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
85%
18%
White
9%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Charlotte Forten Academy School District
Source: 2008-2009 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Charlotte Forten Academy?
302 students attend Charlotte Forten Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Charlotte Forten Academy students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charlotte Forten Academy?
Charlotte Forten Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Charlotte Forten Academy offer ?
Charlotte Forten Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Charlotte Forten Academy part of?
Charlotte Forten Academy is part of Charlotte Forten Academy School District.
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