Detroit Innovation Academy vs Henderson Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Detroit Innovation Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
335 students
Henderson Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
558 students
| Measure | Detroit Innovation Academy Detroit, Michigan | Henderson Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1410 of 1,581 | #1542 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #47170 of 50,301 | #49837 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 335 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.9% | 91.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 6% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Detroit Innovation Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.9 vs 8.3).
- •Detroit Innovation Academy does better on math proficiency (9% vs 6%).
- •Detroit Innovation Academy does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 10%).
- •Detroit Innovation Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.9% vs 91.6%).
- •Detroit Innovation Academy does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.4).
- •Henderson Academy is the larger school with 558 students compared with 335.
- •Detroit Innovation Academy is a charter school while Henderson Academy is a public 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 Detroit Innovation Academy better than Henderson Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Detroit Innovation Academy ranks higher (15.9 vs 8.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Detroit Innovation Academy and Henderson Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Innovation Academy: 335. Henderson Academy: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Innovation Academy and Henderson Academy rank in Michigan?
Detroit Innovation Academy is 1410th of 1,581 and Henderson Academy is 1542nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).