Henderson Academy

Henderson Academy is a regular public school located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, Henderson Academy offers a broad educational range within its large city setting. With an enrollment of 556 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17.4:1, the school provides personalized attention to each child’s learning needs.

Thirty-two full-time equivalent teachers are dedicated to supporting their students through various academic challenges. Henderson Academy's MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 indicates that there is room for improvement in overall performance, particularly with an academic score of 1.1 out of 10 and test scores showing only 8% proficiency or above in ELA/Reading and 5% proficiency or above in Math across all grades. However, the school remains committed to fostering a supportive environment that encourages growth and development for every student.

Situated in Detroit’s vibrant city life, Henderson Academy is part of a community dedicated to providing quality education despite current challenges.

While current test scores at Henderson Academy are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.