Edsel Ford High School vs Henry Ford Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edsel Ford High School
Dearborn · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,502 students
Henry Ford Academy
Dearborn · Charter high · Grades 9–12
476 students
| Measure | Edsel Ford High School Dearborn, Michigan | Henry Ford Academy Dearborn, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #481 of 591 | #315 of 591 |
| National rank | #14217 of 16,910 | #9544 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,502 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 1,502 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.8% | 58.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 32% |
| city | Dearborn | Dearborn |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry Ford Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 25.8).
- •Henry Ford Academy does better on math proficiency (32% vs 20%).
- •Henry Ford Academy does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Henry Ford Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.2% vs 69.8%).
- •Henry Ford Academy does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 17.1).
- •Edsel Ford High School is the larger school with 1,502 students compared with 476.
- •Edsel Ford 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 Edsel Ford High School better than Henry Ford Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Henry Ford Academy ranks higher (45.6 vs 25.8 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 Edsel Ford High School and Henry Ford Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Dearborn and Dearborn in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edsel Ford High School: 1,502. Henry Ford Academy: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edsel Ford High School and Henry Ford Academy rank in Michigan?
Edsel Ford High School is 481st of 591 and Henry Ford Academy is 315th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).