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#2250 of 3,192 schools in MI

Dearborn Magnet High School

High School · Dearborn City School District · Dearborn Heights, MI

A Dearborn City School District high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

22586 ANN ARBOR TRL, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127

  • Math 25% proficient (2019)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2019)
  • 30.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-1.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2019
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2019 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2019 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2019 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2019 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
College Readiness4.6Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate30%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio52:1
District spending per student$18,437
Chronic Absenteeism73.1%

Students at Dearborn Magnet High School score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

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2019 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency25%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 25 points across the 11-year record (2009–2019) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2013
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)

Based on 22 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

84.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Dearborn Magnet High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 67Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,707/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dearborn Heights), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$63,084

Median home value

$217,000

Median rent

$1,231/mo

College educated

28.8%

Homeownership

72.8%

Poverty rate

19.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48127; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Dearborn City School District

Schools in district
37
Rank in district
#33 of 36
District spending per student
$18,437NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
36.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dearborn Magnet High School is listed in Dearborn City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dearborn Magnet High School

Dearborn Magnet High School is a public high school in Dearborn Heights, MI, part of Dearborn City School District, serving approximately 104 students in grades 9th-12th with a 52:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,250 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dearborn Magnet High School

What grades does Dearborn Magnet High School serve?

Dearborn Magnet High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Dearborn Magnet High School?

Dearborn Magnet High School has an enrollment of approximately 104 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dearborn Magnet High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dearborn Magnet High School is 52:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dearborn Magnet High School rank in MI?

Dearborn Magnet High School ranks #2,250 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Dearborn Magnet High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dearborn Magnet High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Dearborn Magnet High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dearborn Magnet High School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Is Dearborn Magnet High School a charter school?

No, Dearborn Magnet High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dearborn Magnet High School a Title I school?

No, Dearborn Magnet High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dearborn Magnet High School?

84.6% of students at Dearborn Magnet High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
104
Student-Teacher Ratio
52:1
Teachers (FTE)
2
Type
alternative
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
73.1%
4-Year Graduation
30.0%
Area population (ZIP 48127)
39,943
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
34.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48127; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24

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