Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy serves 18 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy's student population of 18 students has grown by 350% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
18 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
6%
18%

White
94%
63%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy?
18 students attend Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy students are White, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy?
Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy offer ?
Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy part of?
Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy is part of Dearborn City School District.
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