Summary:
Henry Ford Academy is the sole public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Dearborn, Michigan, with a total enrollment of 492 students. While the school has a slightly lower 4-year graduation rate of 82.8% compared to the state average, it faces challenges with a higher dropout rate of 7.6% and a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%, both significantly above state averages.
Academically, Henry Ford Academy has consistently underperformed the state in various standardized test scores, including M-Step Science, M-Step Social Studies, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and SAT Mathematics. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has been steadily declining over the past few years, dropping from 472 out of 743 Michigan high schools in 2023-2024 to 462 out of 739 in 2024-2025, with a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Despite the higher spending per student of $14,823, which is above the state average, and a relatively small student-teacher ratio of 11.2, the school's academic outcomes remain below state standards. This suggests that the school may face challenges in effectively allocating resources to address the needs of its student population, of which 68.9% are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantages that may contribute to the school's performance issues.
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