Top Rankings
Clara B. Ford Academy (SDA) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 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.
Public School in Clara B. Ford Academy (SDA) School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), 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
3,509 Schools
# Students
57 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Clara B. Ford Academy (SDA) School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 846 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
#536 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)21-39%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.56
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
44%
18%
% White
42%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,807 is higher than the state median of $18,510. 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 $17,693. 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 (21-22)
$32,807
$18,510
Spending / Student (21-22)
$36,491
$17,693
Best Clara B. Ford Academy (SDA) School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 5-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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 #146 out of 846 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 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 $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 61% over four school years.
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