Heart Academy (Closed 2015)

Serving 159 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Heart Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 67%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
159 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(13-14)
≤10%
41%
(13-14)
20-29%
67%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
99%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
(13-14)
60-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
6%
School District Name
Heart Academy School District
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heart Academy?
The graduation rate of Heart Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Heart Academy?
159 students attend Heart Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Heart Academy students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heart Academy?
Heart Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Heart Academy offer ?
Heart Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Heart Academy part of?
Heart Academy is part of Heart Academy School District.

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