Henry Ford Academy

Henry Ford Academy

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
20900 Oakwood Blvd,  Dearborn, MI
Henry Ford-Fairlane Neighborhood
3.8
4.3
507 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Cora Christmas
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.15
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
A-
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.15
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
510
Verbal
530
Average ACT
19
Math
19
English
20
Reading
20
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

4
Equity
5
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
256:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Black
49.5%
White
30.6%
Hispanic
16.9%
Two or more races
1.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Wayne State University 221 Students
Michigan State University 208 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 201 Students
Eastern Michigan University 195 Students
Oakland University 155 Students
Central Michigan University 150 Students
Western Michigan University 127 Students
Grand Valley State University 102 Students
Henry Ford College 100 Students
Ferris State University 95 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 51 Students
Psychology 49 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 43 Students
Biology 38 Students
Nursing 37 Students
Computer Science 23 Students
Pre-Law Studies 23 Students
Engineering 19 Students
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management 19 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 245 Reviews
3.0 Senior
5/5/2024
It was a great experience. I just believe there should be a little change in the food and certain policies at the school. Overall it was a good experience. I was able to experience a trip to Spain which has changed my perspective on the world.
2.0 Senior
4/25/2024
Being a senior, I would not recommend Henry Ford Academy in Dearborn Michigan. They only cater to the Arab population of their students. Sure it's a good school for the name but otherwise if I had a do over for high school pickings, I would've definitely chosen any other school.
5.0 Alum
6/27/2023
I loved HFA. The teachers were really good and taught a lot. I've made life long friendships with my fellow class of 2023. The best thing about Henry ford was the history tied into our classes. We had a class called village history where we took a tour almost everyday about the different artifacts in the village and museum. We also went canoeing at the very end! It was the best!! The worst thing by far was all of the goose poop around the campus. Every. Single. Day. It was all over the soccer fields too. You had to stare at the ground to avoid it. Overall it was an experience of a lifetime.
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4.3 12 Reviews
5.0 other
5/14/2016
HFA is an amazing experience for students. Students at HFA go to school in a world class museum and are more than just a number they are treated with respect.
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4.0 parent
9/24/2015
HFA is a good school and a good fit for my daughter! The unique environment of the school gives the kids a one of a kind experience, but more importantly I like that it is not too big and the teachers my daughter has taught to her level. The accelerated (ACE) program is good, I just wished it allowe...
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3.0 student
4/9/2014
It's a good school and it will prepare you for high school. One of the best schools in Detroit.
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5.0 student
3/6/2014
HFA is a great school with a ton of history. HFA does a great job preparing students for college.
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