SCS

Creativity. College. Career. It all starts here. Henry Ford Academy: School for Creative Studies (HFA: SCS), Detroit's premier art and design school middle/high school, serves students in grades 6-12. HFA: SCS is built on the idea that learning needs to be hands-on, connected to the real world, and should develop not only students' academic knowledge and skills, but also their potential as creative thinkers and innovative problem solvers. As a public school academy all enrolled students attend tuition-free.

Our focus is on engaging our middle and high school students and preparing them for the future through our college preparatory curriculum, career exploration, and real world experiences that focus on innovation and creativity. Through our partnership with the College for Creative Studies, HFA: SCS students are ensured intensive art and design preparation with access to world class instructors, resources and facilities.

HFA: SCS also provides students with:

Inspiring teachers and other caring role models in an environment that is nurturing, safe and secure
Immersion in a college-going culture
Small class sizes, targeted support for student success
Project-based learning that incorporates community resources and technology
Structured workplace experiences in the community, such as internships and job shadowing
Seamless transition between middle and high school
Gymnasium, sports program and state-of-the-art facilities
And so much more.

HFA: SCS is a Thompson Foundation 90/90 school, committed to graduating at least 90% of our students and sending at least 90% of those graduates on to college.

"At HFA: SCS, my child has been given many opportunities to hone her talents and make real things she only got to dream of three years ago."

- Brenda Cook, High School Parent

Our Address

Henry Ford Academy:
School for Creative Studies

485 W. Milwaukee
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 481-4000

Office hours:

8:00am - 3:30pm
on regular school days

8:00am - 2:30pm
on early release days

Now accepting applications for the 2017-2018 school year in grades 6-11!

Our K-12 district has received national recognition for our innovative learning practices. Learn more.

Class of 2017 Update

On June 6, HFA: SCS families, staff, partners and friends
celebrated our third graduating class with joyful
Commencement Exercises at Orchestra Hall.

100% of graduates were accepted to college or post secondary training
100% of graduates prepared and successfully presented their art portfolio
100% of graduates successfully completed their Senior Mastery Process Defense

The Class of 2017 was offered more than $3M in scholarships. Our graduates attend a range of colleges/ universities, including the College for Creative Studies, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, Michigan State University, Grand Valley State University, Wayne State University, and many others.

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Recent Announcements

New School Schedule for the 2017-2018 School Year HFA: SCS families: We’ve made some adjustments in our 2017-2018 school day and schedule to support a deeper learning community and an outstanding school year.
Posted Aug 9, 2017, 9:05 AM by Lisa Kreinbring
HFA: SCS On Site Uniform Purchase Day - Aug. 10 - 9am to 1pm
Posted Aug 9, 2017, 8:59 AM by Lisa Kreinbring
In the News: How a 29-year-old teacher in Detroit uses math to address challenging subjects HFA: SCS math teacher Michael Payne is featured in Michigan Nighlight's series on leaders under 30 who are making a difference in the lives of kids. The interview not ...
Posted Aug 9, 2017, 8:49 AM by Lisa Kreinbring