How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Clara B Ford Academy SDA | Henry Ford Early College |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dearborn Heights, MI | Dearborn, MI |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 58 | 220 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 6.6:1 | 25.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 94.8% | 62.3% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Clara B Ford Academy SDA | Henry Ford Early College |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $38,295 | $18,204 |
| District | Clara B. Ford Academy (SDA) | Dearborn City School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Clara B Ford Academy SDA | Henry Ford Early College |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29.3% | 87.7% |
| African American | 56.9% | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.4% | 2.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 6.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 10.3% | 0.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Clara B Ford Academy SDA | Henry Ford Early College |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 51:1 | 225:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 63.6% | 0.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.