Dearborn High School vs. Fordson High School
Should I attend Dearborn High School or Fordson High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Dearborn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Fordson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,995 students in grades 9-12, Dearborn High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 2,435 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 31% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,995 students
2,435 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
120 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1174 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1496 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
49%
Graduation Rate
95%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
609
788
Grade 10 Students
491
604
Grade 11 Students
415
507
Grade 12 Students
480
536
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
94%
98%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.12
0.04
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
83%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
