Fordson High School is a secondary school located in Dearborn, Michigan, United States in Metro Detroit. It was completed in 1928 on a 15-acre parcel of land which was then the village of Fordson, named for Henry Ford and his son Edsel Ford. It is a part of Dearborn Public Schools.
Serving 1,966 students in grades 9-12, Fordson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,966 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fordson High School serves the northeast part of Dearborn, MI, covering an area of approximately 5.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fordson High School's student population of 1,966 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,966 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1922
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fordson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fordson High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2085 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
98%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.2%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tractors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fordson High School's ranking?
Fordson High School is ranked #2085 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Fordson High School often compared to?
Fordson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dearborn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fordson High School?
The graduation rate of Fordson High School is 91%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Fordson High School?
1,966 students attend Fordson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Fordson High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fordson High School?
Fordson High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Fordson High School offer ?
Fordson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fordson High School part of?
Fordson High School is part of Dearborn City School District.
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