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#1675 of 3,192 schools in MI
Westwood North Academy
High School · Westwood Community School District · Inkster, MI
A Westwood Community School District high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
25824 MICHIGAN AVE, Inkster, MI 48141
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 49.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Westwood North Academy score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 15 points across the 8-year record (2014–2021) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2014-2021) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2014-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Westwood North Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,962/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Inkster), 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
$39,632
Median home value
$75,700
Median rent
$1,127/mo
College educated
11.8%
Homeownership
45.8%
Poverty rate
36.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48141; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 170 | Compare → |
| Robichaud Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| Peterson-warren AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Wise AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 217 | 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.
Westwood Community School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,780NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 43.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westwood North Academy is listed in Westwood Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westwood North Academy
Westwood North Academy is a public high school in Inkster, MI, part of Westwood Community School District, serving approximately 49 students in grades 7th-12th with a 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,675 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westwood North Academy
What grades does Westwood North Academy serve?
Westwood North Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Westwood North Academy?
Westwood North Academy has an enrollment of approximately 49 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood North Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood North Academy is 24.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westwood North Academy rank in MI?
Westwood North Academy ranks #1,675 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Westwood North Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Westwood North Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Westwood North Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westwood North Academy has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).
Is Westwood North Academy a charter school?
No, Westwood North Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westwood North Academy a Title I school?
No, Westwood North Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westwood North Academy?
93.9% of students at Westwood North 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 49
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Phone
- (313) 565-0400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 49.5%
- Area population (ZIP 48141)
- 25,602
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 48141; 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, 2014-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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