Top Rankings
Fortis Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 639 students in Fortis Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Fortis Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% 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
3,509 Schools
# Students
639 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fortis Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#481 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
26%
9%
% Black
44%
18%
% White
13%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,761 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,606 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,761
$18,510
Spending / Student
$11,606
$17,693
Best Fortis Academy School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fortis Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3875 Golfside Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 572-3623
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 572-3623
Gr: K-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fortis Academy School District?
Fortis Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 639 students.
What is the rank of Fortis Academy School District?
Fortis Academy School District is ranked #510 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fortis Academy School District?
44% of Fortis Academy School District students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fortis Academy School District?
Fortis Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Fortis Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,606 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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