HENRY FORD ACADEMY SCHOOL FOR CREATIVE STUDIES PSAD

Henry Ford Academy School for Creative Studies PSAD is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the University Preparatory Art & Design school district, located in Detroit, MI with about 849 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th 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 44 teachers, Henry Ford Academy School for Creative Studies PSAD 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.

Henry Ford Academy: School for Creative Studies (HFA: SCS) is a unique public charter school located in the historic Argonaut Building in Detroit’s New Center neighborhood. Serving students in grades 6–12, the school is built on a specialized curriculum that integrates rigorous college-preparatory academics with an intensive focus on art and design. Through a partnership with the College for Creative Studies (CCS), students have the opportunity to engage with professional-grade facilities and curriculum, fostering a creative environment that encourages students to think like designers and innovators.

The school is defined by its commitment to "learning by doing," utilizing the city of Detroit as a living classroom. By combining traditional core subjects—such as math, science, and humanities—with hands-on studio time in fields like industrial design, digital media, and fine arts, HFA: SCS aims to prepare students for both higher education and career paths in the creative economy. Its mission focuses on cultivating critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills within a supportive community that emphasizes personalization and real-world project-based learning.

For more information, contact Henry Ford Academy School for Creative Studies PSAD at (313) 481-4000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.