For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,991 students in Dearborn Heights, MI.
The top ranked public charter schools in Dearborn Heights, MI are Clara B Ford Sda, Vista Meadows Academy and Star International Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dearborn Heights, MI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Dearborn Heights have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Dearborn Heights, MI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Clara B Ford 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
Grades: 5-12
| 51 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Vista Meadows Academy
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) 240-4347
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 240-4347
Grades: K-12
| 86 students
Rank: #33.
Star International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24425 Hass St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 724-8990
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 724-8990
Grades: PK-12
| 1,629 students
Rank: #44.
Global Heights Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
23713 Joy Road
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 624-3400
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 624-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 225 students
Dearborn Heights, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
22586 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-1915
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-1915
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Clara B. Ford School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
20651 W. Warren Street
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-3400
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-3400
Grades: 5-12
| 170 students
Dearborn Academic Center Of Excellence (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
22586 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-1915
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-1915
Grades: 8-9
| 46 students
27280 Powers Avenue
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 295-5790
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 295-5790
Grades: 2-6
| 134 students
4950 Madison St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 292-2883
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 292-2883
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
4950 Madison St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-1000
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-1000
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Universal Learning Academy (Closed 2009)
Charter School
22579 Ann Arbor Trail
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 724-8060
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 724-8060
Grades: 2-4
| 133 students
Universal Learning Academy - Pk-1 (Closed 2012)
Charter School
22579 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 724-8350
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 724-8350
Grades: K-1
| 171 students
Westwood New Technical High School (Closed 2015)
Magnet School
3601 Janet
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 565-2362
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 565-2362
Grades: 9-12
| 221 students
25251 Annapolis St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 292-1691
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 292-1691
Grades: PK
| n/a students
3601 Janet St.
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 565-0288
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 565-0288
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Dearborn Heights, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Dearborn Heights, MI include Clara B Ford Sda, Vista Meadows Academy and Star International Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Dearborn Heights, MI?
4 public charter schools are located in Dearborn Heights, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Dearborn Heights, MI?
Dearborn Heights, MI public charter schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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