East English Village Preparatory Academy is a magnet high school in Detroit, Michigan. It is a part of Detroit Public Schools. The school was built on the original site of Finney High School. It opened in 2012.
Serving 678 students in grades 9-12, East English Village Preparatory Academy At Finney 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 678 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 66% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East English Village Preparatory Academy At Finney ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
East English Village Preparatory Academy At Finney's student population of 678 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
678 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
2012
School Rankings
East English Village Preparatory Academy At Finney ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East English Village Preparatory Academy At Finney is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2688 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
98%
18%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
66%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East English Village Preparatory Academy At Finney's ranking?
East English Village Preparatory Academy At Finney is ranked #2688 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of East English Village Preparatory Academy At Finney?
The graduation rate of East English Village Preparatory Academy At Finney is 66%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend East English Village Preparatory Academy At Finney?
678 students attend East English Village Preparatory Academy At Finney.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of East English Village Preparatory Academy At Finney students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East English Village Preparatory Academy At Finney?
East English Village Preparatory Academy At Finney has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does East English Village Preparatory Academy At Finney offer ?
East English Village Preparatory Academy At Finney offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is East English Village Preparatory Academy At Finney part of?
East English Village Preparatory Academy At Finney is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
In what neighborhood is East English Village Preparatory Academy At Finney located?
East English Village Preparatory Academy At Finney is located in the Cornerstone Village neighborhood of Detroit, MI. There are 1 other public schools located in Cornerstone Village.
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