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#2299 of 3,192 schools in MI
Global Heights Academy
Elementary School · Global Heights Academy · Dearborn Heights, MI
A charter elementary school in Dearborn Heights, MI where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
23713 Joy Road, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
- Math 5% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 8% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Global Heights Academy score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 7% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Global Heights Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,707/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dearborn Heights), 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
$63,084
Median home value
$217,000
Median rent
$1,231/mo
College educated
28.8%
Homeownership
72.8%
Poverty rate
19.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48127; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vandenberg Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 276 | Compare → |
| Westside Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Crestwood Accelerated ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–4 | 0.8 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Hillcrest Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–4 | 0.8 mi | 302 | Compare → |
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.
Global Heights Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,742NCES 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.
Global Heights Academy is listed in Global Heights Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Global Heights Academy
Global Heights Academy is a public elementary school in Dearborn Heights, MI, part of Global Heights Academy, serving approximately 277 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,299 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Global Heights Academy
What grades does Global Heights Academy serve?
Global Heights Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Global Heights Academy?
Global Heights Academy has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Global Heights Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Global Heights Academy is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Global Heights Academy rank in MI?
Global Heights Academy ranks #2,299 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Global Heights Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Global Heights Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Global Heights Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Global Heights Academy has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Global Heights Academy a charter school?
Yes, Global Heights Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Global Heights Academy a Title I school?
No, Global Heights Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Global Heights Academy?
99.3% of students at Global Heights Academy 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 277
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (313) 624-3400
- Area population (ZIP 48127)
- 39,943
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
Official sources & links
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 48127; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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