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Henderson Academy

16101 W Chicago St, Detroit, MI 48228, United States

+1 (313) 852-0512

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Henderson Academy Overview

About This School

Henderson Academy is a public middle in Detroit, Michigan, serving 558 students in grades PK-8. The school maintains a staff of 32 teachers with an average salary of $68,592 and a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Support services include a counselor for every 279 students. The student body is 52% male and 48% female, with a demographic composition that is 96% Black, 2% Hispanic, 1% White, and 1% Asian.

558

Total Students

PK-8

17:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

32 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-8

County

Wayne County

Students per Counselor

279:1

Henderson Academy Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

17:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 19.4:1

State Avg: 17.3:1

279

Students per Counselor

Henderson Academy Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$68,592

City Avg: $68,568

State Avg: $68,685

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio17:1

Students per Counselor279:1

Henderson Academy Student Demographics

Student Body

52.15%

Male

47.85%

Female

Total Enrollment: 558 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White1.25%

Hispanic1.79%

Asian0.72%

Black95.7%

Two or More Races0.18%

Native American0.18%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Henderson Academy

Q: What is Henderson Academy?

A: Henderson Academy is a middle public located in Detroit.

Q: How many students attend Henderson Academy?

A: Henderson Academy has approximately 558 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Henderson Academy?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Henderson Academy is 17:1.

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Detailed Information about Henderson Academy

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Henderson Academy - Detroit, MI

Quick Facts about Henderson Academy
School Name	Henderson Academy
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-8
Location	16101 W Chicago St, Detroit, MI 48228, Detroit, MI
County	Wayne County
Phone	+1 (313) 852-0512
Total Students	558
Student-Teacher Ratio	17:1
Full-Time Teachers	32
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Henderson Academy

What is Henderson Academy?

Henderson Academy is a middle public located in Detroit.

How many students attend Henderson Academy?

Henderson Academy has approximately 558 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Henderson Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Henderson Academy is 17:1.

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