Clara B Ford Academy Sda

Clara B Ford Academy Sda is a public high school in Dearborn Heights, MI, part of the Clara B. Ford Academy (SDA). The school serves approximately 57 students in grades 5th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 6.3:1.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2/10, placing it in the 91.3th percentile among MI schools — an above average rating overall. Students demonstrate 15% proficiency in math and 15% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (10.0/10).

Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $63,084, where 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a large suburban setting.

With an enrollment of 57 students, Clara B Ford Academy Sda is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 6.3:1, Clara B Ford Academy Sda offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Clara B Ford Academy Sda is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.