At a glance
Reported students
1,663
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
83.36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
563
Henry Ford II High School: 1,663 reported students.
State peer staffing position
71st percentile
19.9:1 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
- 1,677
- Teachers (FTE)
- 82.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.4:1
What the reported data says about Henry Ford II High School
Henry Ford II High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Sterling Heights. It is one of 37 current school records connected to Utica Community Schools. NCES reports 1,663 students for 2024–25.
Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.9:1, close to 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 (77.9%) and Black (7.3%). English learners represent 7.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 28 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Henry Ford II High School
- 1How do the reported 19.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 83.36 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 4 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
- 7.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.9%
- Hispanic4.5%
- Black7.3%
- Asian6.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4%
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
Students enrolled
28 distinct courses 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 Utica Community Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Eisenhower High School
High · Grades 10–12
1,625 reported students
Adlai Stevenson High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,881 reported students
Utica High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,391 reported students
UCS Alternative Learning Center
High · Grades 09–12
245 reported students
Joan C Sergent Instructional Resource Center
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Malow Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–09
1,084 reported students
Public schools near Henry Ford II High School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson High School High · Utica Community Schools | 09–12 | 1,881 | 1.2 mi |
| UCS Alternative Learning Center High · Utica Community Schools | 09–12 | 245 | 1.3 mi |
| Joan C Sergent Instructional Resource Center High · Utica Community Schools | 09–12 | 0 | 1.6 mi |
| Utica High School High · Utica Community Schools | 09–12 | 1,391 | 3 mi |
| Macomb Academy High · Charter · Macomb Academy | 12–12 | 46 | 3.4 mi |
| Sterling Heights Senior HS High · Warren Consolidated Schools | 09–12 | 1,262 | 3.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Henry Ford II High School
What grades does Henry Ford II High School serve?
Henry Ford II High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Utica Community Schools.
How many students attend Henry Ford II High School?
Henry Ford II High School reported 1,663 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,677 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Henry Ford II High School?
The calculated ratio is 19.9:1, based on 1,663 students and 83.36 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 II High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Henry Ford II High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Utica Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Henry Ford II High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
40.5% 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 II High School in?
Henry Ford II High School is part of Utica Community Schools, based in Sterling Heights, MI, which operates 37 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Henry Ford II High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Adlai Stevenson High School (1.2 mi), UCS Alternative Learning Center (1.3 mi), Joan C Sergent Instructional Resource Center (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.