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Best Dearborn Heights Public High Schools (2026)

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)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Clara B Ford Academy Sda
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20651 West Warren St
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
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20651 West Warren St
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
22586 Ann Arbor Trl
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
1501 N Beech Daly Rd
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:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
24425 Hass St
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4650 Clippert St
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3601 Janet St
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
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
22586 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 57:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Dearborn Heights, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Adult Ed Department (Closed 2012)
22586 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-1915
Clara B. Ford School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
20651 W. Warren Street
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
Gr: 8-9 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Federal Elementary School (Closed 2006)
27280 Powers Avenue
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 295-5790
Gr: 2-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Madison Elementary School (Closed 2014)
4950 Madison St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 292-2883
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Madison School (Closed 2023)
4950 Madison St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-1000
Gr: PK
Universal Learning Academy (Closed 2009)
22579 Ann Arbor Trail
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 724-8060
Gr: 2-4 | 133 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Universal Learning Academy - Pk-1 (Closed 2012)
22579 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 724-8350
Gr: K-1 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Westwood New Technical High School (Closed 2015)
3601 Janet
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 565-2362
Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Westwood Preschool (Closed 2010)
25251 Annapolis St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 292-1691
Gr: PK

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?

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