Top Rankings
Clara B. Ford Academy (SDA) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 57 students in Clara B. Ford Academy (SDA) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
51爆料 in Clara B. Ford Academy (SDA) School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,533 Schools
# Students
57 Students
1,381,449 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
82,748 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
District Rank
Clara B. Ford Academy (SDA) School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 854 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 21-39% has increased from 20-29% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#168 out of 866 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Graduation Rate
21-39%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.56
# American Indian Students
2 Students
8,587 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
50,790 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
126,442 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
25 Students
246,380 Students
% Black Students
44%
18%
# White Students
24 Students
873,705 Students
% White Students
42%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,223 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
73,519 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
-
111,142
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
101,293
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
103,275
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
100,747
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
102,248
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
101,548
# Students in 6th Grade:
6
102,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
1
103,791
# Students in 8th Grade:
4
103,125
# Students in 9th Grade:
21
114,848
# Students in 10th Grade:
8
113,192
# Students in 11th Grade:
14
110,071
# Students in 12th Grade:
3
109,646
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,807 is higher than the state median of $18,441. The school district revenue/student has grown by 61% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,491 is higher than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has grown by 61% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,807
$18,441
Spending / Student
$36,491
$17,627
Best Clara B. Ford Academy (SDA) School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clara B Ford Academy Sda
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20651 West Warren St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 436-0020
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 436-0020
Grades: 5-12
| 57 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clara B. Ford Academy (SDA) School District?
Clara B. Ford Academy (SDA) School District manages 1 public schools serving 57 students.
What is the rank of Clara B. Ford Academy (SDA) School District?
Clara B. Ford Academy (SDA) School District is ranked #138 out of 854 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clara B. Ford Academy (SDA) School District?
44% of Clara B. Ford Academy (SDA) School District students are Black, 42% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clara B. Ford Academy (SDA) School District?
Clara B. Ford Academy (SDA) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Clara B. Ford Academy (SDA) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,491 is higher than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has grown by 61% over four school years.
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