Henderson Academy

Summary:

Henderson Academy is an elementary school located in Detroit, Michigan, serving grades PK-8 with a student population of 520. The school is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, which is ranked 563 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Henderson Academy faces significant challenges in terms of student attendance and academic achievement. The school has consistently had very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 51.8% to 91.6% over the past five school years, which is significantly higher than the chronic absenteeism rates of the nearby schools, such as Mann Learning Community and Gardner Elementary School. Additionally, Henderson Academy's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is significantly lower than the state and district averages, with only 5.08% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 39.6% at the state level and 11.7% in the Detroit Public Schools Community District.

Interestingly, the nearby schools with predominantly African American student populations, such as Mann Learning Community and Gardner Elementary School, generally perform better than Henderson Academy on academic measures. In contrast, the schools in the Dearborn City School District, such as Oakman Elementary School and Maples Elementary School, which have a majority white student population, also outperform Henderson Academy and the other Detroit schools on academic measures. The extremely high chronic absenteeism rates at Henderson Academy are likely a contributing factor to the school's poor academic performance, as regular attendance is crucial for student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

16101 W Chicago St
Detroit, MI 48228-2101

(313) 852-0512

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1476^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,142

Students who attend Henderson Academy usually attend:

High:

Cody High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

Number of students: 556

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.5%

Hispanic:

1.4%

White:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Henderson Academy ranks worse than 99.3% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 58^th among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.28. (See more...)

Compare Details Henderson Academy ranks worse than 98.4% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.12. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (97.5%), Hispanic (1.4%), White (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 90.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Henderson Academy is 17.3. 52 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Henderson Academy employs 32 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Henderson Academy is $22,142, which is the 21^st highest among 64 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Henderson Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Henderson Academy 1476^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Henderson Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks Henderson Academy 883^rd of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Henderson Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

African American students:

Detroit Public Schools Community District:

SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Public Schools Community District 563^rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Henderson Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Henderson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	4.28	1476^th	1486	0.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Henderson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	8.25	1366^th	1397	2.2%
2024	5.90	1365^th	1381	1.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Henderson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	6.23	1415^th	1443	1.9%
2024	3.89	1335^th	1342	0.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Henderson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	7.23	1397^th	1446	3.4%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Henderson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	19.40	445^th	475	6.3%
2024	12.36	341^st	348	2.0%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Henderson Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Henderson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	5.12	883^rd	897	1.6%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Henderson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	7.30	801^st	815	1.7%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Henderson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	5.42	784^th	794	1.3%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Henderson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	16.10	352^nd	366	3.8%
2024	13.81	291^st	300	3.0%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Henderson Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	11	697	1	8	4	1	4	726
2018	8	778	3	4	3	1	3	800
2019	5	756	3	5	3	0	4	776
2020	4	770	0	4	1	0	0	779
2021	8	592	0	2	1	0	1	604
2022	3	566	0	1	1	0	0	571
2023	4	514	0	2	0	0	0	520
2024	5	542	0	8	0	0	1	556

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Henderson Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	726	34.0	21.3	88
2018	800	41.0	19.5	92.3
2019	776	45.0	17.2	93
2020	779	43.0	18.1	91
2021	604	40.5	14.9	92.1
2022	571	39.3	14.5	89.3
2023	520	36.0	14.4	90.8
2024	556	32.0	17.3	90.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Henderson Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	726	34.0	21.3	88
2018	800	41.0	19.5	92.3
2019	776	45.0	17.2	93
2020	779	43.0	18.1	91
2021	604	40.5	14.9	92.1
2022	571	39.3	14.5	89.3
2023	520	36.0	14.4	90.8
2024	556	32.0	17.3	90.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Henderson Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,124 (14.9%)	$12,094 (85.1%)	$14,218
2020	$2,563 (16.5%)	$13,017 (83.5%)	$15,580
2021	$2,290 (12.6%)	$15,890 (87.4%)	$18,180
2022	$6,820 (30.6%)	$15,474 (69.4%)	$22,294
2023	$6,736 (30.4%)	$15,406 (69.6%)	$22,142

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Henderson Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (Henderson Academy)	11.6	17.2	5.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	24.5	24	0.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	61.9	59.7	2.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	776	520	33%
African American	756	514	32%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	5	2	60%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	5	4	20%
Two or More Races	4	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	93%	90.8%	2.3%

Schools Near Henderson Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Henderson Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	16101 W Chicago St	Detroit	48228	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 852-0512	556	32	17.3	90.5%	5 (0.9%)	542 (97.5%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4.3	1476^th of 1486 public elementary schools	0.7%					(n/a)	24.1		5.1	9.8			4.6	8.5	6.5			4.6					$22,142	$6,736	$15,406
Detroit Innovation Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	18211 Plymouth Rd	Detroit	48228	Wayne County	Detroit Innovation Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 736-5537	363	19	19.0	92.3%	0 (0.0%)	357 (98.3%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)								(n/a)	48.1	25.9			11.9	17.1	29.3					9.8		40.7		22.2	$9,802	$3,441	$6,361
Detroit Premier Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	7781 Asbury Park	Detroit	48228	Wayne County	Detroit Premier Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 945-1472	703	32	21.8	94.6%	9 (1.3%)	610 (86.8%)	24 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (8.3%)	11.9	1310^th of 1486 public elementary schools	11.8%		11.9	1284^th of 1470 public elementary schools	12.7%	26	48.2	16.1	17.1	16.3	15.3	20.0	12.7	25.0	12.2	16.7	9.3	14.5	6.9	17.9		5.4	$12,884	$2,288	$10,597
Dossin ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	16650 Glendale St	Detroit	48227	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-9390	305	21	14.5	88.2%	1 (0.3%)	298 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	8.1	1380^th of 1486 public elementary schools	7.1%		6.5	1405^th of 1470 public elementary schools	4.4%	25	22.2		9.5	18.8	17.6	12.5	13.6	9.5		9.1	7.5		12.1	8.1			$24,788	$7,848	$16,939
KIPP Detroit Imani Academy	Public, Charter	K-1	19321 W Chicago St	Detroit	48228	Wayne County	KIPP Detroit Imani Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(586) 808-6604	81	4	22.5	86.4%	0 (0.0%)	80 (98.8%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																	$20,031	$2,158	$17,873
Mann Learning Community	Public	PK, KG-5	19625 Elmira St	Detroit	48228	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-9580	370	22	17.2	91.4%	1 (0.3%)	363 (98.1%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6.2	1435^th of 1486 public elementary schools	3.4%		6.3	1413^th of 1470 public elementary schools	3.9%	22			13.0	12.9	12.3			14.3	4.2								$22,550	$6,786	$15,764
Oakman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7545 Chase Rd	Dearborn	48126	Wayne County	Dearborn City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 827-6500	265	19	13.7	97.4%	264 (99.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44.5	774^th of 1486 public elementary schools	47.9%		41.8	822^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	44.1%	48			40.0	35.9	38.6			54.0	36.6	39.1			26.1		13.0		$19,728	$3,502	$16,226
McCollough Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7801 Maple St	Dearborn	48126	Wayne County	Dearborn City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 827-1700	410	30	13.5	91.0%	398 (97.1%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40.1	847^th of 1486 public elementary schools	43.0%		27.6	1028^th of 1470 public elementary schools	30.1%	181			33.8	36.8	40.8			40.3	41.0	32.9			30.6		12.3		$19,029	$3,630	$15,399
Gardner Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6528 Mansfield St	Detroit	48228	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 581-4615	253	16	15.8	83.0%	78 (30.8%)	148 (58.5%)	25 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	8.9	1365^th of 1486 public elementary schools	8.1%		9.7	1321^st of 1470 public elementary schools	10.1%	44				24.4	10.4			8.9	20.5	6.3			8.3				$21,323	$7,235	$14,088
Warrendale Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	19400 Sawyer St	Detroit	48228	Wayne County	Warrendale Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 240-4200	676	31	21.8	99.0%	3 (0.4%)	575 (85.1%)	27 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (10.4%)	9.8	1348^th of 1486 public elementary schools	9.3%		16.5	1219^th of 1470 public elementary schools	17.1%	129	35.8	15.1	12.3	24.3	17.4	13.8	35.8	20.5	10.8	10.1	4.6	20.8	8.8	11.3			$13,161	$2,043	$11,118

Frequently Asked Questions about Henderson Academy

Is Henderson Academy a good school?

Henderson Academy ranks in the bottom 0.7% of Michigan elementary schools.

What district is Henderson Academy in?

Detroit Public Schools Community District

What schools do graduates of Henderson Academy attend?

Students who attend Henderson Academy usually go on to attend:

High : Cody High School

How many students attend Henderson Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 556 students attended Henderson Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Henderson Academy?

Students at Henderson Academy are 97% African American, 1% Hispanic.

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