HENDERSON ACADEMY

Henderson Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District school district, located in DETROIT, MI with about 800 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 41 teachers, Henderson Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Henderson Academy is a public charter school located on West Chicago Street in Detroit, Michigan. As part of the National Heritage Academies (NHA) network, the school serves students in grades K-8. It follows a structured educational model that emphasizes core academic subjects—specifically mathematics, reading, and writing—while integrating a character development program intended to teach students values such as respect, responsibility, and perseverance.

The school operates with a focus on preparing students for high school success through a consistent curriculum and a commitment to parental partnership. By fostering a small-school community atmosphere within the larger Detroit urban area, Henderson Academy aims to provide a safe, disciplined environment where students are encouraged to achieve academic proficiency and personal growth. As with many NHA schools, it emphasizes school pride, teacher accountability, and a standardized approach to instruction to ensure students meet state educational benchmarks.

For more information, contact Henderson Academy at (313) 852-0512 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.