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Public high school · Utica Community Schools · Sterling Heights, Michigan

Henry Ford II High School

Henry Ford II High School rates 7.5, right at the middle of Utica Community Schools's high schools, whose rated median is 7.5.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.5this school

7.5 on a one-to-ten scale; the Utica Community Schools median is 7.5.

#670 of 3,198 schools in Michigan · Utica Community Schools: 5 high schools rated, median 7.5

The brief

An Utica Community Schools high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 670 of 3,198 schools in Michigan and 5 of 37 in Utica Community Schools.

Henry Ford II High School is listed in Utica Community Schools, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math33%427 students tested · state average not published · 2021 EdFacts
Reading57%427 students tested · state average not published · 2021 EdFacts
Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 45% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).2021 EdFacts; 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
7.5
25% of the rating
Academics
6.7
25% of the rating
College Readiness
9.3
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
5.7
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2024

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

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

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.
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 48313; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Henry Ford II High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$87,292
Median home value
$248,800
Median rent
$1,152/mo
College educated
32.1%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
7.6%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48313; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
11
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
32
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
1,376/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Sterling Heights. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Sterling Heights), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
3 AP courses
31% participation · state average 2.5 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
26 sports
13 boys' · 13 girls' · 49 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
4 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
38.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and three rate higher than Henry Ford II High School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Henry Ford II High School serve?

Henry Ford II High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Henry Ford II High School?

Henry Ford II High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,627 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry Ford II High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Henry Ford II High School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Henry Ford II High School rank in MI?

Henry Ford II High School ranks #670 of 3,198 schools in MI.

What is Henry Ford II High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Henry Ford II High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 II High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Henry Ford II High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Henry Ford II High School a charter school?

No, Henry Ford II High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Henry Ford II High School a Title I school?

No, Henry Ford II High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Henry Ford II High School?

38.2% of students at Henry Ford II 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,627
Student-teacher ratio
19.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
83
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Macomb County
4-year graduation
99%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#5 of 37
Schools in district
38
District spending per student
$14,360
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.6%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 48313)
33,850
Area average commute
25.4 min
Area median age
41.3

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.