Global Heights Academy
Tel:
(734)624-3400
- Global Heights Academy serves 247 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Global Heights Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Global Heights Academy's student population of 247 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type | Charter School |
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 247 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Global Heights Academy's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Global Heights Academy is 0.40, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall School Rank | #2576 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 39% |
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Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 49% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
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Hispanic | 1% | 8% |
Black | 74% | 18% |
White | 24% | 66% |
Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups | ![]() | ![]() |
Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.28 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 40% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Global Heights Academy School District |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Global Heights Academy is Vandenberg Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Vandenberg Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Vandenberg Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
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Redford, MI 48239
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Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
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0.9 miles
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Redford, MI 48239
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Grades: K-8 | 867 students
1.1 miles
11685 Appleton
Redford, MI 48239
(313)592-6061 1.1 K-8 867
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