Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School vs Global Heights Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School
Detroit · Public middle · Grades 3–8
68 students
Global Heights Academy
Dearborn Heights · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
274 students
| Measure | Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School Detroit, Michigan | Global Heights Academy Dearborn Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #459 of 485 | #1458 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #14742 of 15,369 | #48423 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 68 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 68 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.2% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 7.6 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 22% |
| city | Detroit | Dearborn Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (13.6 vs 13.2).
- •Global Heights Academy does better on math proficiency (22% vs 7.5%).
- •Global Heights Academy does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 7.5%).
- •Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.2% vs 94.5%).
- •Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School does better on students per teacher (7.6 vs 17.1).
- •Global Heights Academy is the larger school with 274 students compared with 68.
- •Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School is a public school while Global Heights Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School better than Global Heights Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School and Global Heights Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Dearborn Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School: 68. Global Heights Academy: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School and Global Heights Academy rank in Michigan?
Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School is 459th of 485 and Global Heights Academy is 1458th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).