Global Heights Academy vs WashingtonParks Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Global Heights Academy
Dearborn Heights · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
274 students
WashingtonParks Academy
Redford · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
591 students
| Measure | Global Heights Academy Dearborn Heights, Michigan | WashingtonParks Academy Redford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1458 of 1,581 | #1563 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #48423 of 50,301 | #50052 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 274 | 591 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 42.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 10% |
| city | Dearborn Heights | Redford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Global Heights Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.2 vs 6.8).
- •Global Heights Academy does better on math proficiency (22% vs 10%).
- •Global Heights Academy does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •WashingtonParks Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.2% vs 94.5%).
- •Global Heights Academy does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 42.2).
- •WashingtonParks Academy is the larger school with 591 students compared with 274.
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 Global Heights Academy better than WashingtonParks Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Global Heights Academy ranks higher (13.2 vs 6.8 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 Global Heights Academy and WashingtonParks Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Dearborn Heights and Redford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Global Heights Academy: 274. WashingtonParks Academy: 591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Global Heights Academy and WashingtonParks Academy rank in Michigan?
Global Heights Academy is 1458th of 1,581 and WashingtonParks Academy is 1563rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).