Henry Ford High School vs Pembroke Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry Ford High School
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
607 students
Pembroke Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
390 students
| Measure | Henry Ford High School Detroit, Michigan | Pembroke Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #583 of 591 | #1241 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #16695 of 16,910 | #41789 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 607 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 607 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 22% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pembroke Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.9 vs 8.6).
- •Pembroke Academy does better on math proficiency (22% vs 2.5%).
- •Pembroke Academy does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Pembroke Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.6% vs 89.1%).
- •Pembroke Academy does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.4).
- •Henry Ford High School is the larger school with 607 students compared with 390.
- •Henry Ford High School is a public school while Pembroke 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 Henry Ford High School better than Pembroke Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Pembroke Academy ranks higher (24.9 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 Henry Ford High School and Pembroke Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry Ford High School: 607. Pembroke Academy: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry Ford High School and Pembroke Academy rank in Michigan?
Henry Ford High School is 583rd of 591 and Pembroke Academy is 1241st of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).