Public School Review - Established 2003

Edsel Ford High School vs. Dearborn High School

Should you attend Edsel Ford High School or Dearborn High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Edsel Ford High School
20601 Rotunda Dr
Dearborn, MI 48124
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Dearborn High School
19501 Outer Dr
Dearborn, MI 48124
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Edsel Ford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

Dearborn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,639 students in grades 9-12, Edsel Ford High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 1,969 students in grades 9-12, Dearborn High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,639 students
1,969 students
This chart displays total students of Edsel Ford High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays total students of Dearborn High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This chart displays gender of Edsel Ford High School
This chart displays gender of Dearborn High School
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
95 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Edsel Ford High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the total teachers of Dearborn High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Edsel Ford High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Dearborn High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Test Scores

#2101 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#1292 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Edsel Ford High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dearborn High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
31%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Edsel Ford High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dearborn High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
54%
(Top 30% in MI)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Edsel Ford High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dearborn High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
39%
(Top 50% in MI)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Edsel Ford High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dearborn High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
96%
(Top 5% in MI)
96%
(Top 5% in MI)
This chart displays graduation rate of Edsel Ford High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays graduation rate of Dearborn High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Edsel Ford High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dearborn High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
507
545
Grade 10 Students
404
504
Grade 11 Students
365
429
Grade 12 Students
363
491

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Edsel Ford High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Dearborn High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Edsel Ford High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Dearborn High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Edsel Ford High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dearborn High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Black
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Edsel Ford High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dearborn High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
87%
93%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Edsel Ford High School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dearborn High School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Edsel Ford High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
n/a
0.24
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Edsel Ford High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the diversity score of Dearborn High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Edsel Ford High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dearborn High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Edsel Ford High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dearborn High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
 
FULL PROFILE
FULL PROFILE