Henry Ford High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Detroit, Michigan 48219 · Detroit Public Schools Community District
#583 of 591 high schools in Michigan
#16695 of 16,910 nationally
About Henry Ford High School
Henry Ford High School is a public high located in Detroit, in the Detroit Public Schools Community District school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 607 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 8.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 583rd of 591 ranked high schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is students per teacher (25th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 607.
There are 165 schools in Detroit; Henry Ford High School ranks 126th of 151 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)2.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)12%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)89.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Henry Ford High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 12%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 2.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Henry Ford High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus
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MadisonCarver Academy
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AGBU AlexMarie Manoogian School
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Communication and Media Arts High School
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Pembroke Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
390 students · 2.6 km away
Weston Preparatory Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
258 students · 2.6 km away
Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
692 students · 2.6 km away
Bow ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
459 students · 2.7 km away
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Detroit · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
429 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Michigan with a comparable Enrollment.
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595 students
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595 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Henry Ford High School a good school?
Henry Ford High School has a Success Index (US) of 8.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #583 of 591 in Michigan. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Henry Ford High School rank in Michigan?
Henry Ford High School ranks #583 of 591 high schools in Michigan and #16695 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Henry Ford High School?
Henry Ford High School had 607 students in 2025.
Is Henry Ford High School a elementary school or a high school?
Henry Ford High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Henry Ford High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Henry Ford High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.