Summary:
Henry Ford Academy is the sole public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Dearborn, Michigan. With a diverse student population of 497 students, the school faces challenges in academic performance, attendance, and supporting its predominantly low-income community.
Academically, Henry Ford Academy lags behind state averages, with proficiency rates as low as 12.5% in SAT Mathematics. The school also struggles with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 36% and a 4-year graduation rate of only 85.9%. However, the school's higher-than-average per-student spending of $13,537 suggests an effort to address these issues.
Serving a majority-minority student population, with 62.98% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Henry Ford Academy faces the unique challenges of supporting a predominantly low-income community. Addressing the school's academic, attendance, and socioeconomic challenges will likely require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, professional development for teachers, and collaboration with the broader community.
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