Serving 120 students in grades 9-12, Fam Academy Of Detroit ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% 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 9-12
Total Students
120 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
92%
18%
White
3%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≤20%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fam Academy Of Detroit?
The graduation rate of Fam Academy Of Detroit is 20%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Fam Academy Of Detroit?
120 students attend Fam Academy Of Detroit.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Fam Academy Of Detroit students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fam Academy Of Detroit?
Fam Academy Of Detroit has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fam Academy Of Detroit offer ?
Fam Academy Of Detroit offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fam Academy Of Detroit part of?
Fam Academy Of Detroit is part of Michigan Connections Academy School District.
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