Communication and Media Arts High School vs Henry Ford High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Communication and Media Arts High School
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
349 students
Henry Ford High School
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
607 students
| Measure | Communication and Media Arts High School Detroit, Michigan | Henry Ford High School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #549 of 591 | #583 of 591 |
| National rank | #16141 of 16,910 | #16695 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 349 | 607 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 607 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 2.5% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Communication and Media Arts High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.4 vs 8.6).
- •Communication and Media Arts High School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 2.5%).
- •Communication and Media Arts High School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Communication and Media Arts High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.5% vs 89.1%).
- •Henry Ford High School does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 19.4).
- •Henry Ford High School is the larger school with 607 students compared with 349.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Communication and Media Arts High School better than Henry Ford High School?
On the Success Index (US), Communication and Media Arts High School ranks higher (14.4 vs 8.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Communication and Media Arts High School and Henry Ford High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Communication and Media Arts High School: 349. Henry Ford High School: 607. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Communication and Media Arts High School and Henry Ford High School rank in Michigan?
Communication and Media Arts High School is 549th of 591 and Henry Ford High School is 583rd of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).