- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dearborn, MI
Dearborn High School
Federal NCES profile for Dearborn High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261160004587
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dearborn High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #2 of 6
- high schools in Dearborn · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dearborn High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dearborn High School ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Dearborn, MI.
School address
District: Dearborn City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261160004587 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-87 students YoY
Dearborn High School held near 1,882 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-87 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 95.1 → 91.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-87 students YoY 261160004587 · Dearborn, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,775 enr · 18.7:1 · 60.3% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Fordson High School (1,966 students)
Dearborn High School held near 1,882 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-87 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 95.1 → 91.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Dearborn High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fordson High S
Fordson High School
1,966 students
- This school
Dearborn High School
1,775 students
- Edsel Ford Hig
Edsel Ford High School
1,502 students
- Bryant Middle 781
Bryant Middle School
781 students
- Woodworth Midd 699
Woodworth Middle School
699 students
- Stout Middle S 698
Stout Middle School
698 students
What this shows Dearborn High School reports 1,775 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dearborn High School compares
Dearborn High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▲ 11% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,775 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,775
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Michigan - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,204
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 239 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.4%
African American 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Dearborn High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
District finance for Dearborn City School District reports $18,204 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dearborn High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordson High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edsel Ford High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryant Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodworth Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stout Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dearborn High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,502
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar high schools in Dearborn
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,775 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dearborn High School
How many students attend Dearborn High School?
Dearborn High School has 1,775 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dearborn, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,969 (2022-23) → 1,882 (2023-24), nearly flat (-87).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dearborn High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dearborn High School is 18.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dearborn High School?
60.3% of students at Dearborn High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dearborn High School?
The largest demographic group at Dearborn High School is White at 93.4% of enrollment, in Dearborn, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dearborn High School?
Dearborn High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dearborn High School rank among high schools in Dearborn?
By Resource Investment Index, Dearborn High School ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Dearborn, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Dearborn on the city page.
What other schools are in Dearborn City School District?
Besides Dearborn High School, Dearborn City School District also operates Fordson High School (1,966 students), Edsel Ford High School (1,502 students), and Bryant Middle School (781 students). See the Dearborn City School District district page for the complete list.