Global Heights Academy School District

23713 Joy Rd
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 274 students in Global Heights Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Global Heights Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% 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
274 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Global Heights Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#843 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(21-22)
≤5%
34%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

6-9%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

≤10%
38%
(2022-23)
14.3%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.57

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
89%
18%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

% White
9%
63%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,237 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,518 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$30,868 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$4 MM
$29,866 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$16,237
$22,572
Spending / Student
$15,518
$21,839

Best Global Heights Academy School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Global Heights Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
23713 Joy Rd
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 624-3400
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Global Heights Academy School District?
Global Heights Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 274 students.
What is the rank of Global Heights Academy School District?
Global Heights Academy School District is ranked #825 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Global Heights Academy School District?
89% of Global Heights Academy School District students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Global Heights Academy School District?
Global Heights Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Global Heights Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,518 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 274 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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