Very Good
#753 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 24% in state
Henry Ford Academy
High School · Henry Ford Academy · Dearborn, MI
A charter high school in Dearborn, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.
PO Box 1148, Dearborn, MI 48121
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 42% proficient (2021)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Henry Ford Academy score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 30% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Henry Ford Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,308/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edsel Ford High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,571 | Compare → |
| Dearborn High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,882 | Compare → |
| Dearborn Public Schools Virtual K12Enrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 491 | Compare → |
| Dearborn Newcomer College Prep AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 18 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Henry Ford Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,541NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Henry Ford Academy is listed in Henry Ford Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Henry Ford Academy
Henry Ford Academy is a public high school in Dearborn, MI, part of Henry Ford Academy, serving approximately 492 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #753 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Henry Ford Academy
What grades does Henry Ford Academy serve?
Henry Ford Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Henry Ford Academy?
Henry Ford Academy has an enrollment of approximately 492 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry Ford Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry Ford Academy is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Henry Ford Academy rank in MI?
Henry Ford Academy ranks #753 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Henry Ford Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Henry Ford Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Henry Ford Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Henry Ford Academy has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Henry Ford Academy a charter school?
Yes, Henry Ford Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Henry Ford Academy a Title I school?
No, Henry Ford Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Henry Ford Academy?
68.9% of students at Henry Ford Academy 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
- 492
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.6%
- Phone
- (313) 982-6193
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
Official sources & links
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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.
- 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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