Excellence is Our Norm                                                       
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. 
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Class of 2014 Acceptances

Grand Valley State University
Eastern Michigan University
University of Michigan-Flint
University of Michigan-Dearborn
The Art Institute
Northwood University
Bowling Green State University
Western Michigan University   ...and the list keeps growing!           

Our Address

Henry Ford Academy:
School for Creative Studies

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

Office hours:

8am - 5pm
on regular school days





               

Recent Announcements

  • "All About the FAFSA" - College Financial Aid Workshop on Dec. 9 Planning to apply for financial aid? HFA: SCS Seniors and their families are invited to join us for a workshop "All About the FAFSA" on Monday, December 9, 2013 from ...
    Posted Dec 3, 2013, 1:05 PM by Lisa Kreinbring
  • HFA: SCS 8th Grader Naomi Cook Wins of 2013 Skillman Foundation Float Design Competition For three years, HFA: SCS student Naomi Cook pursued a dream: to have her winning design brought to life in America’s Thanksgiving Parade. Thirteen year-old Naomi -- a previous ...
    Posted Nov 18, 2013, 4:09 PM by Lisa Kreinbring
  • November Lunch Menu Posted To download a copy of the menu, visit the Digital Main Office section of our website.
    Posted Nov 7, 2013, 6:56 AM by Lisa Kreinbring
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