Fortis Academy
Fortis Academy serves 720 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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Fortis Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Fortis Academy's student population of 720 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
720 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Fortis Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,120 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Fortis Academy is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1721 out of 3120 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
5%
3%

Hispanic
16%
8%

Black
54%
18%

White
16%
66%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
45%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
School Reviews
Review Fortis Academy. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Nearby Homes for Sale
-
1610 GREGORY
YPSILANTI, MI$320,000- 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths
- (1.98 miles from school)
-
2760 BEDFORD RD
ANN ARBOR, MI$1,395,000- 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths
- (3.09 miles from school)
-
605 GREEN RD
ANN ARBOR, MI$1,420,000- 7 Beds | 5.5 Baths
- (3.83 miles from school)
-
798 N FORD BLVD
YPSILANTI, MI$199,900- 5 Beds | 2 Baths
- (4.32 miles from school)
Recent Articles

Missing Children: Why Public Schools Need to Improve Security Policies
Learn about the case of Kyle Horman, a child who went missing while on campus, and how this tragedy is prompting public schools to reevaluate their security measures.

Paupers and Princes: Economic Inequality at Public Schools
The economic divide between our nation's public school students is growing wider and deeper. Learn about a new federal report that reveals the growing ranks of poverty-stricken public schools.

Can You Afford a Stellar Public School Education?
Dissect "America's Best Schools for Your Housing Buck" and learn about the top ranked public schools in America in cities where the median home price is as low as $200,000.