GLOBAL HEIGHTS ACADEMY

Global Heights Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Global Heights Academy school district, located in Dearborn Heights, MI with about 275 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Global Heights Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Global Heights Academy, located on Joy Road in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, is a public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The academy is managed by Choice Schools Associates and is authorized by Bay Mills Community College. The school is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects such as mathematics, science, and literacy, while also fostering a supportive school culture that values character development and student growth.

In addition to its academic focus, Global Heights Academy aims to create an inclusive community that reflects the diverse population of Dearborn Heights. The school utilizes a personalized learning approach designed to meet the unique needs of its student body, often incorporating modern technology and hands-on instructional methods. By prioritizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and families, the academy strives to prepare its graduates for success in high school and beyond, fostering both academic excellence and responsible citizenship.

For more information, contact Global Heights Academy at (313) 624-3400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

23713 Joy Road
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
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GLOBAL HEIGHTS ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Dearborn Heights, MI with about 275 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Grand Valley State University
Total Students:
275
Teachers:
17.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 275 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GLOBAL HEIGHTS ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 75% of the student body.

Black or African American
75.3%
White
21.1%
Two or more races
2.2%
Hispanic/Latino
1.5%

Female
47.6%
Male
52.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.