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#695 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 22% in state

Arts Academy in the Woods

High School · Arts Academy in the Woods · Fraser, MI

A charter high school in Fraser, MI where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

32101 Caroline, Fraser, MI 48026

  • Math 21% vs MI 32% (2022)
  • Reading 71% vs MI 45% (2022)
  • 67.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.7Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-8.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+31.2 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate67%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$13,339
Chronic Absenteeism55.8%

Students at Arts Academy in the Woods score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency21%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
32%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency71%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
45%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 16 points since 2019, reaching 46% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
12%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
12%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
15%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
21%
ELA
71%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

53.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Arts Academy in the Woods sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 49Car-Dependent
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,181/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fraser), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$61,118

Median home value

$193,600

Median rent

$827/mo

College educated

21.1%

Homeownership

72.7%

Poverty rate

10.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48026; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Roseville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.09–121.2 mi1,228Compare →
Fraser High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.59–121.3 mi1,480Compare →
De La Salle Collegiate High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9private9–121.7 mi559Compare →
Warren Woods Tower High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.39–122.6 mi1,023Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Arts Academy in the Woods

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$13,339NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Arts Academy in the Woods is listed in Arts Academy in the Woods; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Arts Academy in the Woods

Arts Academy in the Woods is a public high school in Fraser, MI, part of Arts Academy in the Woods, serving approximately 346 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #695 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Arts Academy in the Woods

What grades does Arts Academy in the Woods serve?

Arts Academy in the Woods serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Arts Academy in the Woods?

Arts Academy in the Woods has an enrollment of approximately 346 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Arts Academy in the Woods?

The student-teacher ratio at Arts Academy in the Woods is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Arts Academy in the Woods rank in MI?

Arts Academy in the Woods ranks #695 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Arts Academy in the Woods's MySchoolScout rating?

Arts Academy in the Woods has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Arts Academy in the Woods?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Arts Academy in the Woods has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Arts Academy in the Woods a charter school?

Yes, Arts Academy in the Woods is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Arts Academy in the Woods a Title I school?

No, Arts Academy in the Woods is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arts Academy in the Woods?

53.8% of students at Arts Academy in the Woods qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
346
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Macomb County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
55.8%
4-Year Graduation
67.0%
Area population (ZIP 48026)
14,604
Area average commute
23.2 min
Area median age
41.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48026; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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