Below Average
#2725 of 3,192 schools in MI
Innovation Academy
High School · Howell Public Schools · Howell, MI
A Howell Public Schools high school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
861 E SIBLEY ST, Howell, MI 48843
- Math 5% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Innovation Academy score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 15% in 2021, across a 4-year record (2018–2021).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2018-2021) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2018-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Innovation Academy 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated751/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Howell), 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
$91,620
Median home value
$323,100
Median rent
$1,221/mo
College educated
37.3%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48843; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howell High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,919 | Compare → |
| Pathway SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 55 | 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.
Howell Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #10 of 10
- District spending per student
- $13,228NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Innovation Academy is listed in Howell Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Innovation Academy
Innovation Academy is a public high school in Howell, MI, part of Howell Public Schools, serving approximately 184 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,725 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Innovation Academy
What grades does Innovation Academy serve?
Innovation Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Innovation Academy?
Innovation Academy has an enrollment of approximately 184 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Innovation Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Innovation Academy is 23:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Innovation Academy rank in MI?
Innovation Academy ranks #2,725 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Innovation Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Innovation Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Innovation Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Innovation Academy has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021).
Is Innovation Academy a charter school?
No, Innovation Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Innovation Academy a Title I school?
No, Innovation Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Innovation Academy?
52.2% of students at Innovation 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 184
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Livingston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.8%
- Phone
- (517) 540-8300
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 48843)
- 46,902
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 48843; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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