Top Rankings
Clara B. Ford Academy (SDA) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 58 students in Clara B. Ford Academy (SDA) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Clara B. Ford Academy (SDA) School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,462 Schools
# Students
58 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Clara B. Ford Academy (SDA) School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 21-39% has increased from 20-29% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#536 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
34%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)21-39%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)63.6%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
57%
18%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% White
29%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,086 is higher than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,569 is higher than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$2 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student (21-22)
$31,086
$22,572
Showing 2012–2022. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student (21-22)
$29,569
$21,839
Showing 2012–2022. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Best Clara B. Ford Academy (SDA) School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clara B Ford Academy Sda
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20651 West Warren St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 436-0020
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 436-0020
Gr: 5-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clara B. Ford Academy (SDA) School District?
Clara B. Ford Academy (SDA) School District manages 1 public schools serving 58 students.
What is the rank of Clara B. Ford Academy (SDA) School District?
Clara B. Ford Academy (SDA) School District is ranked #147 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clara B. Ford Academy (SDA) School District?
57% of Clara B. Ford Academy (SDA) School District students are Black, 29% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clara B. Ford Academy (SDA) School District?
Clara B. Ford Academy (SDA) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Clara B. Ford Academy (SDA) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,569 is higher than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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