Huron Academy (grades K-2)
Tel:
(586)446-9170
- Huron Academy (grades K-2) serves 209 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 38%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 50%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Huron Academy (grades K-2) 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 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Huron Academy (grades K-2) places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Huron Academy (grades K-2)'s student population of 209 students has declined by 58% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 48% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 209 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Huron Academy (grades K-2) is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,159 schools in Michigan (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Huron Academy (grades K-2) is 0.50, 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 | #2011 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 50% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 9% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 8% |
| Black | 24% | 18% |
| White | 66% | 66% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.28 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Huron Academy School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- The Huron Academy's mission is to be a leader in the areas of academic excellence and safety, while developing the character of young children. The school seeks to lead public charter elementary schools in Michigan and traditional public elementary schools in Macomb County, in academic excellence, as measured on state and national tests. The school seeks to promote the development of character in our students, as measured by a safe and orderly environment, where all children are accepted and can learn.
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Huron Academy (grades K-2) is Heritage Junior High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Heritage Junior High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Oakbrook Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sterling Heights Heritage Junior High School Grades: 7-12 | 508 students
0.2 miles
37400 Dodge Park Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586)797-3100 0.2 7-12 508 - Sterling Heights Oakbrook Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 583 students
0.3 miles
12060 Greenway Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586)797-5900 0.3 K-6 583 - Sterling Heights Bozymowski Center Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 335 students
0.8 miles
11870 Eldorado Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586)939-5391 0.8 K-12 335 - Sterling Heights Bruce Collins Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 378 students
0.8 miles
12900 Grand Haven Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586)797-4200 0.8 K-6 378 - Sterling Heights Willow Woods Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 416 students
0.8 miles
11001 Daniel Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586)825-2850 0.8 K-5 416
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