Summary:
Fortis Academy is the sole public charter school serving grades K-8 in Ypsilanti, Michigan. With a total enrollment of 639 students, the school has faced significant challenges in recent years, including a steady decline in its statewide ranking and consistently low academic performance compared to state averages.
According to the data, Fortis Academy has a district rank of 454 out of 613 in Michigan and is rated just 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The school's statewide ranking has dropped from 893 out of 1,470 Michigan elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 1,104 out of 1,488 in 2024-2025, indicating a concerning trend of declining performance. Student academic achievement is also a significant issue, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranging from just 21.3% to 32.8% in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 38.6% to 44.4%.
Fortis Academy faces additional challenges, including high rates of chronic absenteeism (29.5%) and a student population where nearly 90% are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite spending more per student than the state average, the school has not seen commensurate improvements in student learning and achievement. These factors suggest that Fortis Academy is in need of significant interventions and support to better serve its students and community.
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