Detroit Leadership Academy High School vs Henry Ford Early College
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 756 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Detroit Leadership Academy High School
Detroit · Charter high · Grades 7–12
271 students
Henry Ford Early College
Dearborn · Public high · Grades 9–12
220 students
| Measure | Detroit Leadership Academy High School Detroit, Michigan | Henry Ford Early College Dearborn, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #558 of 591 | #102 of 591 |
| National rank | #16464 of 16,910 | #4327 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 271 | 220 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 220 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 65.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 27.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 74.5% |
| city | Detroit | Dearborn |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry Ford Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 11.7).
- •Henry Ford Early College does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 2.5%).
- •Henry Ford Early College does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 12%).
- •Henry Ford Early College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.9% vs 82.3%).
- •Detroit Leadership Academy High School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 27.5).
- •Detroit Leadership Academy High School is the larger school with 271 students compared with 220.
- •Detroit Leadership Academy High School is a charter school while Henry Ford Early College is a public 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 Detroit Leadership Academy High School better than Henry Ford Early College?
On the Success Index (US), Henry Ford Early College ranks higher (65.8 vs 11.7 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 Detroit Leadership Academy High School and Henry Ford Early College?
About 756 m in a straight line, between Detroit and Dearborn in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Leadership Academy High School: 271. Henry Ford Early College: 220. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Leadership Academy High School and Henry Ford Early College rank in Michigan?
Detroit Leadership Academy High School is 558th of 591 and Henry Ford Early College is 102nd of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).