Edsel Ford High School
Edsel Ford High School serves 1,474 students in grades 9-12.
Edsel Ford High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Edsel Ford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Edsel Ford High School's student population of 1,474 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,474 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 80 teachers |
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School Rankings
Edsel Ford High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,120 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Edsel Ford High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2282 out of 3120 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| Black | 6% | 18% |
| White | 89% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.52 |
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Graduation Rate | 97% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dearborn City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Edsel Ford High School is Henry Ford Academy (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Stout Middle School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Whitmorebolles Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Dearborn Whitmorebolles Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 308 students10
0.5 miles
21501 Whitmore St
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-6800 0.5 PK-5 308 - Dearborn Henry Ford Academy Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 528 students10
0.7 miles
20900 Oakwood Blvd
Dearborn, MI 48121
(313) 982-6193 0.7 9-12 528 - Dearborn Duvall Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 288 students10
0.9 miles
22561 Beech St
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-2750 0.9 PK-5 288 - Dearborn Snow Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 382 students10
0.9 miles
2000 Culver Ave
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-6250 0.9 PK-5 382 - Dearborn Heights Polk Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 2-3 | 341 students10
1.0 miles
4651 Polk St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-0500 1 2-3 341
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