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#809 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 25% in state

Henry Ford II High School

High School · Utica Community Schools · Sterling Heights, MI

An Utica Community Schools high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

11911 CLINTON RIVER RD, Sterling Heights, MI 48313

  • Math 33% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2021)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
College Readiness8.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation31%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.6:1
District spending per student$14,360
Chronic Absenteeism19.7%

Students at Henry Ford II High School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency33%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 45% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
38%
ELA
61%
2013
Math
39%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
74%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
4%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
57%

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

Free/reduced lunch

38.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Henry Ford II 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,277/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sterling 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

$87,292

Median home value

$248,800

Median rent

$1,152/mo

College educated

32.1%

Homeownership

74.2%

Poverty rate

7.6%

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

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
31% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
13 boys'·13 girls'·49 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Adlai Stevenson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.69–121.2 mi1,951Compare →
Ucs Alternative Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified4.79–121.3 mi258Compare →
Huron Academy Grades K2Charter · enrollment unverified4.6PK–122.5 mi259Compare →
Parkway Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2privatePK–123.0 mi492Compare →

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.

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

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

Utica Community Schools

Schools in district
38
Rank in district
#6 of 37
District spending per student
$14,360NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Henry Ford II High School is listed in Utica Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Henry Ford II High School

Henry Ford II High School is a public high school in Sterling Heights, MI, part of Utica Community Schools, serving approximately 1,627 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #809 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Henry Ford II High School

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 #809 of 3,192 schools in MI.

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

Henry Ford II High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,627
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
83
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Macomb County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.7%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 48313)
33,850
Area average commute
25.4 min
Area median age
41.3
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.
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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