Henry Ford High School vs. Franklin High School
Should I attend Henry Ford High School or Franklin 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
Henry Ford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Franklin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 865 students in grades 9-12, Henry Ford High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Serving 1,354 students in grades 9-12, Franklin 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 36% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (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 24% 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
865 students
1,354 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
67 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#758 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1163 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Graduation Rate
45-49%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
238
353
Grade 10 Students
262
331
Grade 11 Students
208
322
Grade 12 Students
157
348
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
99%
9%
% White
n/a
76%
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.02
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%