Henry Ford High School

Summary:

Henry Ford High School is a public high school in Detroit, Michigan, serving 712 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, which is ranked 563 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Henry Ford High School faces significant challenges, with an overwhelmingly African American student population (over 99%), consistently poor academic performance on standardized tests (only 7.1% of 11th-graders were proficient in M-Step/Science), low graduation rates (55.8% four-year graduation rate), and extremely high chronic absenteeism (84%). The school's struggles are in stark contrast to nearby schools like Renaissance High School and Communication and Media Arts High School, which have much higher academic achievement and student engagement. Despite the high level of economic disadvantage among the student population (86.52% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch), Henry Ford High School has a relatively high per-student spending of $21,055, suggesting that the school may be facing challenges in effectively utilizing its resources to improve student outcomes.

While Henry Ford High School faces significant challenges, the data suggests that there is room for improvement. The school's ranking among African American students is higher than its overall ranking, indicating that targeted interventions and support for this student population could potentially lead to better outcomes. Addressing the underlying issues of chronic absenteeism and low socioeconomic status could be crucial in improving the school's overall performance and providing a better educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 20000 Evergreen Rd
       Detroit, MI  48219-2000


(313) 494-7567

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
698th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,055 Help


Feeder schools for Henry Ford High School:

Elementary:    Bow ElementaryMiddle School
    Coleman A Young Elementary School
    Cooke STEM Academy
    Emerson ElementaryMiddle School
    More...

Student/teacher ratio:  19.5 Help
Number of students:  712

Racial breakdown:

African American:
99.6%
White:
0.3%
Hispanic:
0.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Henry Ford High School ranks worse than 93.9% of high schools in Michigan. It also ranks 7th among 15 ranked high schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.45. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Henry Ford High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (99.6%), White (0.3%), Hispanic (0.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Henry Ford High School is 19.5. 20 high schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Henry Ford High School employs 36.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Henry Ford High School is $21,055. 13 high schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Henry Ford High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Henry Ford High School 698th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Henry Ford High School in the ranking list.)

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Detroit Public Schools Community District:

SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Public Schools Community District 563rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Henry Ford High School

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Rank History for all students at Henry Ford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 2.34 733rd 735 0.3%
2024 6.45 698th 743 6.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Henry Ford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 2.12 614th 614 0.0%
2024 6.97 622nd 654 4.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Henry Ford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 5.13 595th 619 3.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Henry Ford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 5.95 602nd 633 4.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Henry Ford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.49 169th 170 0.6%
2024 18.58 161st 188 14.4%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Henry Ford High School Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Henry Ford High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 1 450 0 4 0 0 1 0 456
2019 1 478 0 3 0 0 1 0 483
2020 0 570 0 4 0 1 0 0 575
2021 1 739 0 5 0 1 1 0 747
2022 2 858 0 3 0 1 1 0 865
2023 2 709 0 1 0 0 0 0 712

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Henry Ford High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 456 23.0 19.8 83.6
2019 483 22.0 21.9 86.7
2020 575 27.0 21.2 83.5
2021 747 31.0 24.0 82.2
2022 865 39.2 22.0 83.5
2023 712 36.5 19.5 86.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Henry Ford High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 456 23.0 19.8 83.6
2019 483 22.0 21.9 86.7
2020 575 27.0 21.2 83.5
2021 747 31.0 24.0 82.2
2022 865 39.2 22.0 83.5
2023 712 36.5 19.5 86.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Henry Ford High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,814 (23.7%) $12,294 (76.3%) $16,108
2020 $3,405 (21.7%) $12,292 (78.3%) $15,696
2021 $2,394 (16.5%) $12,145 (83.5%) $14,539
2022 $6,497 (34.7%) $12,228 (65.3%) $18,725
2023 $7,479 (35.5%) $13,575 (64.5%) $21,055

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Henry Ford High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Henry Ford High School)9.812.4
 2.6%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Detroit Public Schools Community District)28.532.9
 4.4%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students483712
 47.4%
African American478709
 48.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic31
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White12
 100%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.7%86.5%
 0.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Henry Ford High School

Students at Henry Ford High School are 100% African American.

Henry Ford High School ranks in the bottom 6.1% of Michigan high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 712 students attended Henry Ford High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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