University Preparatory Art Design MiddleHigh

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.