Dearborn High School vs Henry Ford Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dearborn High School
Dearborn · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,775 students
Henry Ford Academy
Dearborn · Charter high · Grades 9–12
476 students
| Measure | Dearborn High School Dearborn, Michigan | Henry Ford Academy Dearborn, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #339 of 591 | #315 of 591 |
| National rank | #10145 of 16,910 | #9544 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,775 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 1,775 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 58.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 32% |
| city | Dearborn | Dearborn |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry Ford Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 43.2).
- •Dearborn High School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •Dearborn High School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Henry Ford Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.2% vs 64.8%).
- •Henry Ford Academy does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 19.7).
- •Dearborn High School is the larger school with 1,775 students compared with 476.
- •Dearborn High School is a public school while Henry Ford Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Dearborn High School better than Henry Ford Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Henry Ford Academy ranks higher (45.6 vs 43.2 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 Dearborn High School and Henry Ford Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Dearborn and Dearborn in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dearborn High School: 1,775. Henry Ford Academy: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dearborn High School and Henry Ford Academy rank in Michigan?
Dearborn High School is 339th of 591 and Henry Ford Academy is 315th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).