At a glance
Reported students
220
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
25.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
44th percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
436
Henry Ford Early College: 220 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
25.9:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 225
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8.3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 27.1:1
What the reported data says about Henry Ford Early College
Henry Ford Early College is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Dearborn. It is one of 37 current school records connected to Dearborn City School District. NCES reports 220 students for 2024–25.
Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 25.9:1, above the Michigan median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (87.7%) and Asian (6.4%). English learners represent 6.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 0.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Henry Ford Early College
- 1How do the reported 25.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 8.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 0.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White87.7%
- Hispanic2.3%
- Black2.7%
- Asian6.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Dearborn City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dearborn Magnet High School
High · Grades 09–12
113 reported students
Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy
High · Grades 09–12
24 reported students
Henry Ford Early CollegeAdvanced Manufacturing
High · Grades 09–12
422 reported students
Edsel Ford High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,502 reported students
Dearborn High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,775 reported students
Fordson High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,966 reported students
Public schools near Henry Ford Early College
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Ford Early CollegeAdvanced Manufacturing High · Dearborn City School District | 09–12 | 422 | under 0.1 mi |
| Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy High · Dearborn City School District | 09–12 | 24 | under 0.1 mi |
| Detroit Leadership Academy High School High · Charter · Detroit Leadership Academy | 07–12 | 271 | 0.5 mi |
| Clara B Ford Academy SDA High · Charter · Clara B. Ford Academy (SDA) | 05–12 | 58 | 1.2 mi |
| Henry Ford Academy High · Charter · Henry Ford Academy | 09–12 | 476 | 1.5 mi |
| Dearborn Magnet High School High · Dearborn City School District | 09–12 | 113 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Henry Ford Early College
What grades does Henry Ford Early College serve?
Henry Ford Early College reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Dearborn City School District.
How many students attend Henry Ford Early College?
Henry Ford Early College reported 220 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 225 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Henry Ford Early College?
The calculated ratio is 25.9:1, based on 220 students and 8.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Henry Ford Early College a public, charter, or magnet school?
Henry Ford Early College is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dearborn City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Henry Ford Early College students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
65.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Henry Ford Early College in?
Henry Ford Early College is part of Dearborn City School District, based in Dearborn, MI, which operates 37 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Henry Ford Early College?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Henry Ford Early CollegeAdvanced Manufacturing (under 0.1 mi), Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy (under 0.1 mi), Detroit Leadership Academy High School (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.