Fam Academy Of Detroit (Closed 2014)

Fam Academy Of Detroit serves 120 students in grades 9-12. 
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 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
120 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(11-12)
<50%
37%
(12-13)
<50%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
92%
18%
White
3%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
(12-13)
≤20%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Source: 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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