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Henry Ford Academy: School for Creative Studies (HFA: SCS), Detroit's premier college prep art and design 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, Middle School Parent

Our Address

Henry Ford Academy:
School for Creative Studies

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

Office hours:

8:00am - 4:30pm
on regular school days


Admissions
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Class of 2014 Acceptances

College for Creative Studies

Grand Valley State University


Adrian University
Alabama State University

Baker College

Bowling Green State University


Central Michigan University

Central State University
Cornerstone University

Eastern Michigan University


Ferris State University

Fisk University

Jackson Community College

Kendall College of Art & Design

Macomb Community College

Michigan State University

Northwestern Michigan College

Northwood University


Oakland Community College

Oakland University

Ringling College of Art & Design

Saginaw Valley State University

Saint Xavier University
Santa Fe College

Siena Heights University

Southwestern Michigan College

St. Louis Community College
Tallahassee Comm. College

The Art Institute


The Illinois Inst. of Art- Chicago
Tyler Junior College
University of Akron

University of Mich.-Dearborn


University of Michigan-Flint


University of the Arts London

University of Toledo

Wayne State University

Western Michigan University   

Wilmington College

  ...and the list keeps growing!           

Recent Announcements

  • July 2014 Newsletter Our July newsletter has important information for all HFA: SCS families, including a message from Dr. Lewis about our goals for this year and new school hours, a list of ...
    Posted by Lisa Kreinbring
  • Parent Meeting - June 25th - 6pm We strongly encourage all parents to attend this meeting, meet Dr. Lewis, and learn more about the upcoming school year.
    Posted Jun 20, 2014, 1:05 PM by Lisa Kreinbring
  • Letter to Families March 21, 2014  Subject: Leadership Transition for the 2014-15 School Year Dear Henry Ford Academy: School for Creative Studies Families: We are delighted to announce that we have identified ...
    Posted May 21, 2014, 1:36 PM by Lisa Kreinbring
  • Night of the Arts - June 5, 5-8pm Free and open to all, this one night event features outstanding art K-12 and live performances on all four floors. Bring a friend -- and prepare to be amazed at ...
    Posted May 21, 2014, 8:06 AM by Lisa Kreinbring
  • HFA: SCS Student Wins Summer Scholarship to Washington D.C. Chizoba Onwuzurike has been accepted into the 2014 Constitutional Academy in Washington D.C. with a full scholarship from Ford Family Foundation. The scholarship will cover all of the costs ...
    Posted May 19, 2014, 9:04 AM by Lisa Kreinbring
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Annual Education Report


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