Fortis Academy serves 629 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Fortis Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 629 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fortis Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Fortis Academy's student population of 629 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
629 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fortis Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Fortis Academy is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2047 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
23%
9%
Black
47%
18%
White
14%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fortis Academy's ranking?
Fortis Academy is ranked #2047 out of 2,925 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Fortis Academy?
629 students attend Fortis Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Fortis Academy students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fortis Academy?
Fortis Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fortis Academy offer ?
Fortis Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Fortis Academy part of?
Fortis Academy is part of Fortis Academy School District.
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