For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 4,556 students in Dearborn Heights, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Dearborn Heights, MI are Clara B Ford Academy Sda, Vista Meadows Academy and Howe Trainable Center And Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dearborn Heights, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Dearborn Heights have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Dearborn Heights, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is equal to the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crestwood High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Dearborn Heights, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Clara B Ford Academy Sda
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20651 West Warren St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 436-0020
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 436-0020
Gr: 5-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Vista Meadows Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20651 West Warren St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 240-4347
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 240-4347
Gr: K-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Howe Trainable Center And Montessori
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22586 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-7000
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-7000
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Crestwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1501 N Beech Daly Rd
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 278-7475
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 278-7475
Gr: 9-12 | 1,272 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Star International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24425 Hass St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 724-8990
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 724-8990
Gr: PK-12 | 1,728 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Annapolis High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4650 Clippert St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-3300
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Robichaud Senior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3601 Janet St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 565-8851
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 565-8851
Gr: 9-12 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Dearborn Magnet High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
22586 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-4800
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 57:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Dearborn Heights, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Clara B. Ford School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
20651 W. Warren Street
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-3400
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-3400
Gr: 5-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Dearborn Academic Center Of Excellence (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
22586 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-1915
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-1915
Gr: 8-9 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
27280 Powers Avenue
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 295-5790
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 295-5790
Gr: 2-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
4950 Madison St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 292-2883
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 292-2883
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
22579 Ann Arbor Trail
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 724-8060
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 724-8060
Gr: 2-4 | 133 students Minority enrollment: 10%
22579 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 724-8350
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 724-8350
Gr: K-1 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
3601 Janet
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 565-2362
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 565-2362
Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Dearborn Heights, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Dearborn Heights, MI include Clara B Ford Academy Sda, Vista Meadows Academy and Howe Trainable Center And Montessori.
How many public high schools are located in Dearborn Heights?
9 public high schools are located in Dearborn Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Dearborn Heights?
Dearborn Heights public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Dearborn Heights are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Dearborn Heights include: Dearborn Magnet High School vs. Star International Academy, Star International Academy vs. Dearborn Magnet High School
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