Top Rankings
Henry Ford Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (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 476 students in Henry Ford 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 Henry Ford Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% 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
3,461 Schools
# Students
476 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Henry Ford 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#473 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)36.2%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2004–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
23%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
49%
18%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% White
26%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,170 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,460 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$7 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,170
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,460
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Best Henry Ford Academy School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Henry Ford Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20900 Oakwood Blvd
Dearborn, MI 48121
(313) 982-6193
Dearborn, MI 48121
(313) 982-6193
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Henry Ford Academy School District?
Henry Ford Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 476 students.
What is the rank of Henry Ford Academy School District?
Henry Ford Academy School District is ranked #499 out of 844 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Henry Ford Academy School District?
49% of Henry Ford Academy School District students are Black, 26% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Henry Ford Academy School District?
Henry Ford Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Henry Ford Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,460 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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