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One of the only schools in the nation serving school age mothers is the Ferguson Academy for Young Women, an alternative, all-girls high school in Detroit. .jpg)
It is a model for all schools, boasting a 90% graduation rate. This is despite being part of the Detroit Public Schools, a system that graduates only 26% of its students.
Even more impressive is that all of the graduates of the academy go on to two- or four-year colleges, according to the Detroit Free Press.
The academy was designated as a Breakthrough High School in 2004, recognizing outstanding achievement among schools with high poverty rates.
The success of this school proves that students do not need country club facilities to succeed.
In fact, the school is housed in a 90 year old school building in a poor neighborhood. More than 90% of the students are eligible for free or discounted lunches.
Many attribute the success of the school to the high expectations of Principal Asenath Andrews, who has been in charge since the school opened 24 years ago.
Another reason for the success is the small class sizes, which average 18 instead of the 25-30 in the "regular" public schools in the area.
The academy includes parenting classes, early education classrooms for 150 infants and toddlers, and a medical clinic with nurses and counselors available.
There is also a four acre "urban garden," where the students raise animals and vegetables to sell to Eastern Market.
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