Serving 184 students in grades 9-12, Innovation Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Innovation Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Innovation Academy's student population of 184 students has grown by 102% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 700% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Innovation Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Innovation Academy is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2717 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
91%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Innovation Academy's ranking?
Innovation Academy is ranked #2717 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Innovation Academy?
The graduation rate of Innovation Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Innovation Academy?
184 students attend Innovation Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Innovation Academy students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Innovation Academy?
Innovation Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Innovation Academy offer ?
Innovation Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Innovation Academy part of?
Innovation Academy is part of Howell School District.
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