Northwestern Foundation Academy serves 570 students in grades 7-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
570 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
98%
18%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Northwestern Foundation Academy?
570 students attend Northwestern Foundation Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Northwestern Foundation Academy students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northwestern Foundation Academy?
Northwestern Foundation Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northwestern Foundation Academy offer ?
Northwestern Foundation Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Northwestern Foundation Academy part of?
Northwestern Foundation Academy is part of Flint School District Of The City Of.
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