Henry Ford High School is located at 20000 Evergreen Road, on the northwest side of Detroit, Michigan. The facility is staffed and operated by Detroit Public Schools.
Serving 605 students in grades 9-12, Henry Ford 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Henry Ford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Henry Ford High School's student population of 605 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 59% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
605 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1957
School Rankings
Henry Ford High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry Ford High School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2976 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
99%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry Ford High School's ranking?
Henry Ford High School is ranked #2976 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Henry Ford High School often compared to?
Henry Ford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cody High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Henry Ford High School?
The graduation rate of Henry Ford High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Henry Ford High School?
605 students attend Henry Ford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Henry Ford High School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry Ford High School?
Henry Ford High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Henry Ford High School offer ?
Henry Ford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Henry Ford High School part of?
Henry Ford High School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
In what neighborhood is Henry Ford High School located?
Henry Ford High School is located in the Ohair Park neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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