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:
680th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $37,277 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  0.0 Help
Number of students:  0

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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  ∞% Help


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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...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.15. (See more...)
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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.
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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 Dearborn Magnet High School has the smallest high school student body size in the Dearborn City School District.  (See more...)
Teachers
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Finance
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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 680th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Dearborn Magnet High School in the ranking list.)

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Dearborn City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dearborn City School District 302nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2011 9.32 699th 784 10.8%
2012 6.61 764th 773 1.2%
2013 18.21 618th 805 23.2%
2014 11.43 682nd 799 14.6%
2016 19.19 636th 852 25.4%
2017 3.09 796th 835 4.7%
2018 4.75 785th 824 4.7%
2023 6.96 687th 735 6.5%
2024 8.15 680th 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 725th 755 4.0%
2023 8.71 576th 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 564th 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 597th 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 644th 647 0.5%
2024 3.66 622nd 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.

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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 Not Specified Total
2010 31 6 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 39
2011 21 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 27
2012 20 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 27
2013 19 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 27
2014 23 3 0 4 0 0 1 0 31
2015 22 6 0 1 0 0 1 0 30
2016 20 7 1 0 0 0 1 0 29
2017 23 7 1 2 0 0 0 0 33
2018 19 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 29
2019 20 5 1 3 0 0 0 0 29
2020 27 2 0 3 1 0 0 0 33
2021 17 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 21
2022 61 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 63
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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

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

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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
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Number of students
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Change (%)
Total Students290
 100%
African American50
 100%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic30
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Pacific Islander00
White200
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.8%


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