Henry Ford Early College

Summary:

Henry Ford Early College is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Dearborn, Michigan, part of the Dearborn City School District. With a relatively small student population of 229, the school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic assessments, ranking among the top high schools in Michigan.

Henry Ford Early College's academic performance is exceptional, with significantly higher proficiency rates than the district and state in key subjects like M-Step Science (72.3% vs. 29% and 37.5%), M-Step Social Studies (53.2% vs. 33.6% and 39.6%), SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (78.7% vs. 45% and 51.3%), and SAT Mathematics (55.3% vs. 21.2% and 26.3%). The school has consistently maintained a high 4-year graduation rate, reaching 100% in several recent years, and a low dropout rate, typically around 0-2%.

Compared to nearby Dearborn High School and Edsel Ford High School, also part of the Dearborn City School District, the performance gap is substantial. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Henry Ford Early College had a 78.7% proficiency rate in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, compared to 54.9% at Dearborn High School and 38.9% at Edsel Ford High School. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, Henry Ford Early College has been able to achieve exceptional academic outcomes, outperforming the district and state averages.

Detail:

Public 9-12

5101 Evergreen Rd
Dearborn, MI 48128-1495

(313) 317-1584

District: Dearborn City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
36^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,337

Student/teacher ratio: 21.7

Number of students: 229

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.9%

Asian:

4.8%

African American:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Henry Ford Early College ranks better than 95.2% of high schools in Michigan. It also ranks first among 6 ranked high schools in the Dearborn City School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.83. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Henry Ford Early College who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.9%), Asian (4.8%), African American (3.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Henry Ford Early College is 21.7. 5 high schools in the Dearborn City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Henry Ford Early College employs 10.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Henry Ford Early College is $24,337, which is the 2^nd highest among 6 high schools in the Dearborn City School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Henry Ford Early College:

SchoolDigger ranks Henry Ford Early College 36^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Henry Ford Early College in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Dearborn City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dearborn City School District 302^nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Henry Ford Early College

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Rank History for all students at Henry Ford Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2010	44.98	505^th	765	34.0%
2011	77.98	168^th	784	78.6%
2012	63.54	292^nd	773	62.2%
2013	94.78	32^nd	805	96.0%
2014	87.75	71^st	799	91.1%
2015	87.62	73^rd	832	91.2%
2016	71.85	213^th	852	75.0%
2017	86.45	84^th	835	89.9%
2018	95.73	26^th	824	96.8%
2019	98.62	5^th	666	99.2%
2021	77.93	91^st	561	83.8%
2022	95.16	31^st	531	94.2%
2023	90.03	49^th	735	93.3%
2024	93.83	36^th	743	95.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Henry Ford Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	98.96	5^th	755	99.3%
2019	99.82	2^nd	532	99.6%
2021	71.31	84^th	417	79.9%
2023	92.79	31^st	614	95.0%
2024	98.33	11^th	654	98.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Henry Ford Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	95.01	21^st	710	97.0%
2019	97.18	7^th	554	98.7%
2021	65.13	123^rd	462	73.4%
2022	87.46	50^th	416	88.0%
2023	72.68	124^th	611	79.7%
2024	94.52	24^th	619	96.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Henry Ford Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	93.91	32^nd	707	95.5%
2023	97.09	11^th	611	98.2%
2024	81.22	91^st	633	85.6%

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Rank History for White students at Henry Ford Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	95.89	16^th	708	97.7%
2019	97.86	10^th	582	98.3%
2021	74.53	99^th	516	80.8%
2022	92.28	39^th	492	92.1%
2023	84.50	75^th	647	88.4%
2024	88.53	57^th	638	91.1%

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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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, August 28, 2011

Great school my son is learning alot, college level school! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Henry Ford Early College

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	22	17	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	39
2009	59	52	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	117
2010	92	52	4	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	154
2011	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	173	173
2012	143	54	14	7	0	0	1	0	219
2013	157	44	18	7	0	0	1	0	227
2014	161	31	20	8	0	0	2	0	222
2015	169	31	21	9	0	0	3	0	233
2016	180	18	16	13	0	0	4	0	231
2017	188	15	14	15	0	0	3	0	235
2018	196	15	14	12	0	0	3	0	240
2019	202	17	14	14	0	0	3	0	250
2020	211	12	12	13	0	0	2	0	250
2021	202	11	15	8	0	0	1	0	237
2022	193	13	11	6	1	0	1	0	225
2023	199	9	11	8	1	0	1	0	229

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 Early College

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	39	n/a	n/a	56.4
2009	117	5.0	23.4	59
2010	154	6.3	24.4	57.1
2011	173	n/a	n/a	n/a
2012	219	6.9	31.7	60.7
2013	227	8.6	26.3	54.6
2014	222	6.8	32.6	60.8
2015	233	7.0	33.2	55.8
2016	231	7.0	33.0	48.5
2017	235	8.4	27.9	49.4
2018	240	7.5	32.0	66.3
2019	250	8.1	30.8	68.8
2020	250	10.7	23.3	53.2
2021	237	12.4	19.1	53.6
2022	225	11.4	19.7	62.2
2023	229	10.5	21.7	55.5

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 Early College

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	39	n/a	n/a	56.4
2009	117	5.0	23.4	59
2010	154	6.3	24.4	57.1
2011	173	n/a	n/a	n/a
2012	219	6.9	31.7	60.7
2013	227	8.6	26.3	54.6
2014	222	6.8	32.6	60.8
2015	233	7.0	33.2	55.8
2016	231	7.0	33.0	48.5
2017	235	8.4	27.9	49.4
2018	240	7.5	32.0	66.3
2019	250	8.1	30.8	68.8
2020	250	10.7	23.3	53.2
2021	237	12.4	19.1	53.6
2022	225	11.4	19.7	62.2
2023	229	10.5	21.7	55.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Henry Ford Early College

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$983 (5.3%)	$17,524 (94.7%)	$18,507
2020	$1,028 (6.9%)	$13,974 (93.2%)	$15,001
2021	$1,627 (10.2%)	$14,314 (89.8%)	$15,941
2022	$2,251 (10.2%)	$19,729 (89.8%)	$21,980
2023	$1,898 (7.8%)	$22,439 (92.2%)	$24,337

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Henry Ford Early College

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.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 5^th of 666 High schools	Ranks 49^th of 735 High schools	5.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Henry Ford Early College)	78.3	63.9	14.4%
11th Grade Social Studies (Dearborn City School District)	43.5	25.9	17.6%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Henry Ford Early College)	76.1	55.3	20.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Dearborn City School District)	34.3	21.9	12.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	36.3	29.9	6.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	250	229	8.4%
African American	17	9	47.1%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	14	11	21.4%
Hispanic	14	8	42.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	202	199	1.5%
Two or More Races	3	1	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.8%	55.5%	13.3%

Schools Near Henry Ford Early College

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Henry Ford Early College	Public	9-12	5101 Evergreen Rd	Dearborn	48128	Wayne County	Dearborn City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 317-1584	229	11	21.7	55.5%	199 (86.9%)	9 (3.9%)	8 (3.5%)	11 (4.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	93.8	36^th of 743 public high schools	95.2%		90	49^th of 735 public high schools	93.3%	13	78.7	55.3	72.3	53.2	$24,337	$1,899	$22,439
Henry Ford Early CollegeAdvanced Manufacturing	Public	9-12	5101 Evergreen Rd	Dearborn	48128	Wayne County	Dearborn City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 317-1584	396	6	71.0	72.0%	376 (94.9%)	8 (2.0%)	6 (1.5%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	77.4	133^rd of 743 public high schools	82.1%		83.2	95^th of 735 public high schools	87.1%	38	61.3	41.3	43.9	50.0	$12,587	$1,558	$11,029
Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy	Public	9-12	5101 Evergreen Rd	Dearborn	48128	Wayne County	Dearborn City School District	No	No	No	No	(313) 317-1588	12	2	7.5	75.0%	12 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$21,678	$1,680	$19,999
Detroit Leadership Academy High School	Public, Charter	7-12	5845 Auburn St	Detroit	48228	Wayne County	Detroit Leadership Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 769-2015	289	16	18.0	96.2%	9 (3.1%)	271 (93.8%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)								(n/a)				7.6	$17,856	$853	$17,003
Clara B Ford Academy SDA	Public, Charter	5-12	20651 West Warren St	Dearborn Heights	48127	Wayne County	Clara B. Ford Academy (SDA)	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 436-0020	44	9	4.9	93.2%	24 (54.5%)	17 (38.6%)	2 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)								(n/a)					$35,534	$16,400	$19,134
Dearborn Magnet High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	22586 Ann Arbor Trl	Dearborn Heights	48127	Wayne County	Dearborn City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 827-4800	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	8.2	680^th of 743 public high schools	8.5%		7	687^th of 735 public high schools	6.5%	7			13.8	10.3	$37,277	$2,633	$34,644
Henry Ford Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	20900 Oakwood Blvd	Dearborn	48124	Wayne County	Henry Ford Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 982-6193	497	26	19.6	63.0%	152 (30.6%)	246 (49.5%)	84 (16.9%)	5 (1.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.4%)	34.6	472^nd of 743 public high schools	36.5%		31.5	505^th of 735 public high schools	31.3%	33	42.3	12.5	31.7	31.7	$13,537	$2,178	$11,359
Dearborn High School	Public	9-12	19501 Outer Dr	Dearborn	48124	Wayne County	Dearborn City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 827-1600	1,969	95	20.7	63.0%	1,832 (93.0%)	62 (3.1%)	44 (2.2%)	27 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	54.9	304^th of 743 public high schools	59.1%		40	429^th of 735 public high schools	41.6%	125	54.9	23.3	32.7	44.8	$15,703	$2,326	$13,377
Edsel Ford High School	Public	9-12	20601 Rotunda Dr	Dearborn	48124	Wayne County	Dearborn City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 827-1500	1,639	87	18.9	68.2%	1,428 (87.1%)	106 (6.5%)	65 (4.0%)	20 (1.2%)	7 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	11 (0.7%)	30.4	510^th of 743 public high schools	31.4%		28.3	530^th of 735 public high schools	27.9%	20	38.9	16.3	26.8	29.2	$16,306	$2,233	$14,073
Cody High School	Public	9-12	18445 Cathedral St	Detroit	48228	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-9200	466	34	13.5	87.6%	11 (2.4%)	446 (95.7%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	4.4	724^th of 743 public high schools	2.6%		2.8	729^th of 735 public high schools	0.8%	5	8.2		6.1	12.3	$23,940	$8,583	$15,357

Frequently Asked Questions about Henry Ford Early College

What district is Henry Ford Early College in?

Dearborn City School District

What is the racial makeup of Henry Ford Early College?

Students at Henry Ford Early College are 87% White, 5% Asian, 4% African American, 3% Hispanic.

Is Henry Ford Early College a good school?

Yes! Henry Ford Early College is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 36^th of 743 Michigan high schools.

How many students attend Henry Ford Early College?

In the 2022-23 school year, 229 students attended Henry Ford Early College.

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