Henry Ford Academy - School for Creative Studies                                    
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 - 4:30pm
on regular school days


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Class of 2016 Update

On June 7, HFA: SCS families, staff, partners and friends 
celebrated our third graduating class with joyful 
Commencement Exercises at Orchestra Hall. 
  • 98 seniors (98%)  graduated on time 
  • 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 2016 was offered more than $5.48M 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,  University, and many others.

        

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Recent Announcements

  • 2nd Annual HFA: SCS College Day Fair - Sept. 27 Tuesday, September 27th is the 2nd Annual HFA: SCS College Day Fair! This event connects our upperclassmen with college resources and gets our underclassmen to start thinking about their college ...
    Posted Sep 26, 2016, 10:25 AM by Lisa Kreinbring
  • HS Students and Alumni Invited to Apply for HFLI's JumpStart - Sept. 24, 25 Are you an energetic and aspiring individual age 16-21 who wants to make a difference? JumpStart, Henry Ford Learning Institute's free two-day workshop, will help you develop ...
    Posted Aug 29, 2016, 11:12 AM by Lisa Kreinbring
  • Important Info for All HFA: SCS Families About Registration - Aug. 29 - 31 Please mark your calendars to register your child for the 2016-2017 school year. Our registration dates are:Mon, August 29, 3:00-6:30pm Returning Families with last names ...
    Posted Aug 16, 2016, 1:06 PM by Lisa Kreinbring
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2015-2016 PSAD Meeting Schedule 

Please note that the date, time, 
and  location of the Public School 
Academy meetings are subject to 
change from what is posted on the
schools’ website. For final date, 
time, and location of the PSAD 
Board meetings, please check 
the meeting notice that is posted,
at least 10 days prior to the 
meeting, at any of the school 
entrances.



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