Dearborn Magnet High School

Summary:

Dearborn Magnet High School is a public magnet high school serving grades 9-12 in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, with a student population of around 500. While the school is part of the Dearborn City School District, which is ranked 302 out of 610 districts in Michigan, Dearborn Magnet High School stands out from its nearby counterparts in several key ways.

Dearborn Magnet High School has seen a significant shift in its racial demographics, with the student body now 96.83% White, much more racially homogeneous compared to nearby schools like Henry Ford Early College and Henry Ford Early College Advanced Manufacturing. Academically, the school consistently ranks in the bottom half of Michigan high schools, with only 13.79% of 11th graders proficient or better in M-Step/Science, compared to 37.5% statewide and 29% for the Dearborn City School District. Dearborn Magnet High School has also struggled with low graduation rates, ranging from 25% to 66.6% over the past 5 years, and high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching over 50% in recent years.

These factors, combined with the school serving a high proportion of low-socioeconomic status students (79.37% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch), suggest potential equity and resource challenges that may be contributing to Dearborn Magnet High School's declining performance over time. While the school's high spending per student ($37,277 in 2022-2023) is notable, it has not translated into improved academic outcomes, raising questions about how these resources are being utilized to support student success.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

22586 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127-2508

(313) 827-4800

District: Dearborn City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
680^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $37,277

Student/teacher ratio: 47.2

Number of students: 104

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.5%

African American:

4.8%

Hispanic:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dearborn Magnet High School ranks worse than 91.5% of high schools in Michigan. It also ranks last among 6 ranked high schools in the Dearborn City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.15. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dearborn Magnet High School 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.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.5%), African American (4.8%), Hispanic (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dearborn Magnet High School is 47.2. 5 high schools in the Dearborn City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Dearborn Magnet High School employs 2.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dearborn Magnet High School is $37,277, which is the highest among 7 high schools in the Dearborn City School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dearborn Magnet High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dearborn Magnet High School 680^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Dearborn Magnet High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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 Dearborn Magnet High School

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Rank History for all students at Dearborn Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2011	9.32	699^th	784	10.8%
2012	6.61	764^th	773	1.2%
2013	18.21	618^th	805	23.2%
2014	11.43	682^nd	799	14.6%
2016	19.19	636^th	852	25.4%
2017	3.09	796^th	835	4.7%
2018	4.75	785^th	824	4.7%
2023	6.96	687^th	735	6.5%
2024	8.15	680^th	743	8.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dearborn Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	4.12	725^th	755	4.0%
2023	8.71	576^th	614	6.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Dearborn Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.92	564^th	611	7.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Dearborn Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	4.67	597^th	611	2.3%

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Rank History for White students at Dearborn Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	2.16	644^th	647	0.5%
2024	3.66	622^nd	638	2.5%

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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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Enrollment information for Dearborn Magnet High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	31	6	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	39
2011	21	5	0	1	0	0	0	27
2012	20	5	0	2	0	0	0	27
2013	19	4	0	4	0	0	0	27
2014	23	3	0	4	0	0	1	31
2015	22	6	0	1	0	0	1	30
2016	20	7	1	0	0	0	1	29
2017	23	7	1	2	0	0	0	33
2018	19	8	0	2	0	0	0	29
2019	20	5	1	3	0	0	0	29
2020	27	2	0	3	1	0	0	33
2021	17	2	0	1	1	0	0	21
2022	61	2	0	0	0	0	0	63
2023	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2024	92	5	1	4	0	0	2	104

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 Dearborn Magnet High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	39	3.0	13.0	35.9
2011	27	3.0	9.0	48.1
2012	27	3.0	9.0	55.6
2013	27	3.4	7.9	55.6
2014	31	2.0	15.5	48.4
2015	30	2.0	15.0	60
2016	29	2.0	14.5	41.4
2017	33	3.2	10.3	33.3
2018	29	2.8	10.3	55.2
2019	29	4.0	7.2	82.8
2020	33	3.0	11.0	69.7
2021	21	2.4	8.7	71.4
2022	63	2.4	26.2	79.4
2023	0	2.4	0.0	n/a
2024	104	2.2	47.2	84.6

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 Dearborn Magnet High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	39	3.0	13.0	35.9
2011	27	3.0	9.0	48.1
2012	27	3.0	9.0	55.6
2013	27	3.4	7.9	55.6
2014	31	2.0	15.5	48.4
2015	30	2.0	15.0	60
2016	29	2.0	14.5	41.4
2017	33	3.2	10.3	33.3
2018	29	2.8	10.3	55.2
2019	29	4.0	7.2	82.8
2020	33	3.0	11.0	69.7
2021	21	2.4	8.7	71.4
2022	63	2.4	26.2	79.4
2023	0	2.4	0.0	n/a
2024	104	2.2	47.2	84.6

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 Dearborn Magnet High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,058 (5.1%)	$19,597 (94.9%)	$20,655
2020	$1,080 (4.9%)	$20,804 (95.1%)	$21,884
2021	$2,468 (8.2%)	$27,544 (91.8%)	$30,013
2022	$3,774 (7.7%)	$45,158 (92.3%)	$48,931
2023	$2,633 (7.1%)	$34,644 (92.9%)	$37,277

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dearborn Magnet High School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	29	0	100%
African American	5	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	3	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	20	0	100%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	82.8%	∞

Schools Near Dearborn Magnet High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)	M-Step Math (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	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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	104	2	47.2	84.6%	92 (88.5%)	5 (4.8%)	4 (3.8%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	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
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	57	9	6.2	94.7%	24 (42.1%)	25 (43.9%)	2 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.0%)								(n/a)											$35,534	$16,400	$19,134
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	264	16	16.7	99.6%	2 (0.8%)	250 (94.7%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)								(n/a)										7.6	$17,856	$853	$17,003
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	222	10	23.2	67.1%	198 (89.2%)	7 (3.2%)	4 (1.8%)	11 (5.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	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	420	6	71.5	77.1%	392 (93.3%)	10 (2.4%)	9 (2.1%)	9 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	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	18	3	6.9	83.3%	17 (94.4%)	1 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$21,678	$1,680	$19,999
Crestwood High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1501 N Beech Daly Rd	Dearborn Heights	48127	Wayne County	Crestwood School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 278-7475	1,284	64	20.1	76.2%	1,181 (92.0%)	66 (5.1%)	23 (1.8%)	8 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.5%)	41.3	411^th of 743 public high schools	44.7%		37.4	452^nd of 735 public high schools	38.5%	41			46.6	26.7				28.3		29.0	$15,409	$2,017	$13,391
Dearborn High School	Public	9-12	19501 Outer Dr	Dearborn	48124	Wayne County	Dearborn City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 827-1600	1,882	91	20.6	66.2%	1,747 (92.8%)	68 (3.6%)	37 (2.0%)	23 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	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
Westfield Preparatory High School	Public, Charter	7-12	23750 Elmira	Redford	48239	Wayne County	Westfield Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 778-7990	846	43	19.7	83.8%	4 (0.5%)	733 (86.6%)	21 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	85 (10.0%)	6.1	705^th of 743 public high schools	5.1%		14.8	631^st of 735 public high schools	14.1%	74	49.3	15.9	18.5		19.0	10.3	20.3	9.2	8.7	9.3	$21,322	$3,329	$17,993
WAY Academy Chicago Site	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	19321 W Chicago St	Detroit	48228	Wayne County	W-A-Y Academy	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(313) 444-9398	85	0		100.0%	0 (0.0%)	85 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$00	$00	$00

Frequently Asked Questions about Dearborn Magnet High School

How many students attend Dearborn Magnet High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 104 students attended Dearborn Magnet High School.

What district is Dearborn Magnet High School in?

Dearborn City School District

What is the racial makeup of Dearborn Magnet High School?

Students at Dearborn Magnet High School are 88% White, 5% African American, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Dearborn Magnet High School a good school?

Dearborn Magnet High School ranks in the bottom 8.5% of Michigan high schools.

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