Innovation Academy

Summary:

Innovation Academy is a public magnet high school located in Howell, Michigan, serving grades 9-12 with a relatively small student population of 184 students. The school is part of the Howell Public Schools district, which is ranked 206 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 3-star rating.

While Innovation Academy has a significantly higher percentage of white students (88.04%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 90-94% white students, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Michigan high schools with a 1-star rating. This is significantly lower than the nearby Howell High School (4-star) and Hartland High School (4-star), which are ranked much higher. Innovation Academy has also experienced a wide range of graduation rates, from a low of 12.5% to a high of 100%, as well as high dropout rates ranging from 0% to 12.5%, which are significantly higher than the nearby schools.

Additionally, Innovation Academy has had extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 90% in the 2019-2020 school year, and its test scores, particularly in science, social studies, and evidence-based reading and writing, are significantly lower than the surrounding schools and the state averages. The school also has a much higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (59.24%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 12.7% to 55.56%, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. These factors suggest that Innovation Academy may need to re-evaluate its educational approach and support systems to better serve its students and provide a high-quality education for all.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 861 E Sibley St
       Howell, MI  48843-2452


(517) 540-8300

District: Howell Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
597th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,620 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  26.2 Help
Number of students:  184

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.0%
Hispanic:
6.0%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Innovation Academy ranks worse than 80.3% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.88. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Innovation Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88%), Hispanic (6%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Innovation Academy is 26.2. (See more...)
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Compare Innovation Academy employs 7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Innovation Academy is $9,620.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Innovation Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Innovation Academy 597th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Innovation Academy in the ranking list.)

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Howell Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Howell Public Schools 206th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Innovation Academy

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Rank History for all students at Innovation Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 5.63 545th 561 2.9%
2023 7.39 682nd 735 7.2%
2024 20.88 597th 743 19.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Innovation Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.90 541st 614 11.9%
2024 14.21 577th 654 11.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Innovation Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 14.44 535th 619 13.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Innovation Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 5.88 460th 472 2.5%
2023 10.91 557th 611 8.8%
2024 17.98 536th 633 15.3%
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Rank History for White students at Innovation Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 2.04 516th 516 0.0%
2023 2.90 639th 647 1.2%
2024 9.09 595th 638 6.7%
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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.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Innovation Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 86 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 91
2020 113 0 0 12 1 0 1 0 127
2021 123 0 0 11 1 0 2 0 137
2022 163 3 0 8 1 2 4 0 181
2023 162 2 1 11 0 0 8 0 184

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 Innovation Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 91 1.0 91.0 40.7
2020 127 6.0 21.1 51.2
2021 137 1.0 137.0 52.6
2022 181 6.0 30.1 55.2
2023 184 7.0 26.2 59.2

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 Innovation Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 91 1.0 91.0 40.7
2020 127 6.0 21.1 51.2
2021 137 1.0 137.0 52.6
2022 181 6.0 30.1 55.2
2023 184 7.0 26.2 59.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Innovation Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $309 (2.7%) $11,305 (97.3%) $11,614
2020 $319 (3.3%) $9,407 (96.7%) $9,726
2021 $699 (7.3%) $8,822 (92.7%) $9,521
2022 $474 (5.5%) $8,172 (94.5%) $8,646
2023 $655 (6.8%) $8,965 (93.2%) $9,620

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Innovation 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 (%)
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Innovation Academy)2512.8
 12.2%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Howell Public Schools)61.755.2
 6.5%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students91184
 102.2%
African American12
 100%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic311
 266.7%
Pacific Islander00
White86162
 88.4%
Two or More Races18
 700%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.7%59.2%
 18.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Innovation Academy

Innovation Academy ranks in the bottom 19.7% of Michigan high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 184 students attended Innovation Academy.

Students at Innovation Academy are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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