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:
597^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,620

Student/teacher ratio: 26.2

Number of students: 184

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.0%

Hispanic:

6.0%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Innovation Academy ranks worse than 80.3% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.88. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Innovation Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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: White (88%), Hispanic (6%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Innovation Academy is 26.2. (See more...)

Compare Innovation Academy employs 7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Innovation Academy is $9,620.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Innovation Academy:

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

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Howell Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Howell Public Schools 206^th 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
2021	5.63	545^th	561	2.9%
2023	7.39	682^nd	735	7.2%
2024	20.88	597^th	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	541^st	614	11.9%
2024	14.21	577^th	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	535^th	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
2021	5.88	460^th	472	2.5%
2023	10.91	557^th	611	8.8%
2024	17.98	536^th	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
2021	2.04	516^th	516	0.0%
2023	2.90	639^th	647	1.2%
2024	9.09	595^th	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.

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	Total
2019	86	1	0	3	0	0	1	91
2020	113	0	0	12	1	0	1	127
2021	123	0	0	11	1	0	2	137
2022	163	3	0	8	1	2	4	181
2023	162	2	1	11	0	0	8	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Innovation Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Innovation Academy)	25	12.8	12.2%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Howell Public Schools)	61.7	55.2	6.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	91	184	102.2%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	3	11	266.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	86	162	88.4%
Two or More Races	1	8	700%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.7%	59.2%	18.6%

Schools Near Innovation Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (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	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Innovation Academy	Public, Magnet	9-12	861 E Sibley St	Howell	48843	Livingston County	Howell Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(517) 540-8300	184	7	26.2	59.2%	162 (88.0%)	2 (1.1%)	11 (6.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.3%)	20.9	597^th of 743 public high schools	19.7%		7.4	682^nd of 735 public high schools	7.2%	85	26.7		25.4	22.0	$9,620	$655	$8,965
Howell High School	Public	9-12	1200 W Grand River Ave	Howell	48843	Livingston County	Howell Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 540-8300	2,024	96	21.1	24.9%	1,838 (90.8%)	7 (0.3%)	94 (4.6%)	24 (1.2%)	9 (0.4%)	5 (0.2%)	47 (2.3%)	73.1	157^th of 743 public high schools	78.9%		59.7	262^nd of 735 public high schools	64.4%	105	61.5	26.5	54.4	50.0	$12,486	$763	$11,723
FlexTech High School	Public, Charter	9-12	7707 Conference Center Dr	Brighton	48114	Livingston County	FlexTech High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(810) 844-3366	177	12	15.3	38.4%	173 (97.7%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	31.1	504^th of 743 public high schools	32.2%		42.2	415^th of 735 public high schools	43.5%	89	28.9		40.0	17.5	$10,651	$1,244	$9,407
Charyl Stockwell Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1032 Karl Greimel Dr	Brighton	48116	Livingston County	Charyl Stockwell Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(810) 225-9940	351	21	16.3	17.9%	312 (88.9%)	7 (2.0%)	20 (5.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.1%)	71.2	168^th of 743 public high schools	77.4%		94.8	26^th of 735 public high schools	96.5%	142	69.5	25.6	51.9	43.9	$7,773	$876	$6,897
Brighton High School	Public	9-12	7878 Brighton Rd	Brighton	48116	Livingston County	Brighton Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 299-4100	1,961	103	19.0	12.7%	1,784 (91.0%)	7 (0.4%)	92 (4.7%)	33 (1.7%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (2.0%)	84.8	83^rd of 743 public high schools	88.8%		89	59^th of 735 public high schools	92.0%	24	75.8	49.7	44.9	50.3	$12,817	$420	$12,397
Legacy High School	Public	9-12	9525 E Highland Rd	Howell	48843	Livingston County	Hartland Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 626-2140	63	5	11.7	39.7%	56 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.9%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)								(n/a)					$15,144	$6,638	$8,506
Hartland Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	9525 E Highland Rd	Howell	48843	Livingston County	Hartland Consolidated Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(810) 626-2140	22	0		22.7%	22 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$14,233	$1,934	$12,300
Bridge Alternative High School	Public	9-12	125 S Church St	Brighton	48116	Livingston County	Brighton Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 299-4046	90	5	19.5	55.6%	81 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.6%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)								(n/a)	41.7				$10,778	$1,048	$9,730
Fowlerville High School	Public	9-12	700 N Grand Ave	Fowlerville	48836	Livingston County	Fowlerville Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 223-6040	847	42	19.9	34.1%	785 (92.7%)	11 (1.3%)	25 (3.0%)	10 (1.2%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	10 (1.2%)	43.3	397^th of 743 public high schools	46.6%		54.3	314^th of 735 public high schools	57.3%	83	48.5	19.0	27.9	39.3	$13,129	$644	$12,485
Fowlerville Online Learning Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	700 N Grand Ave	Fowlerville	48836	Livingston County	Fowlerville Community Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(517) 223-6040	70	5	13.9	51.4%	66 (94.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$7,210	$557	$6,653

Frequently Asked Questions about Innovation Academy

How many students attend Innovation Academy?

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

What district is Innovation Academy in?

Howell Public Schools

Is Innovation Academy a good school?

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

What is the racial makeup of Innovation Academy?

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

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