Henry Ford Academy is a charter school in Dearborn, Michigan, United States. It was the first such school to be developed jointly by a global corporation, public education, and a major nonprofit cultural institution.
Serving 476 students in grades 9-12, Henry Ford 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 is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Henry Ford Academy's student population of 476 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 73% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
476 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1997
School Calendar
School Rankings
Henry Ford Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry Ford Academy is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1878 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
49%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.8%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry Ford Academy's ranking?
Henry Ford Academy is ranked #1878 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Henry Ford Academy often compared to?
Henry Ford Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Edsel Ford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Henry Ford Academy?
The graduation rate of Henry Ford Academy is 85-89%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Henry Ford Academy?
476 students attend Henry Ford Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Henry Ford Academy students are Black, 26% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Henry Ford Academy?
Henry Ford Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Henry Ford Academy offer ?
Henry Ford Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Henry Ford Academy part of?
Henry Ford Academy is part of Henry Ford Academy School District.
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