- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dearborn, MI
Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy
Federal NCES profile for Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261160008962
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in Dearborn · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy has class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Dearborn, MI.
School address
District: Dearborn City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261160008962 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy grew from 12 students in 2022-23 to 18 in 2023-24 (+50.0%).
Teacher FTE added 1.6 → 2.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 261160008962 · Dearborn, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
24 enr · 24:1 · 75.0% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Fordson High School (1,966 students)
Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy grew from 12 students in 2022-23 to 18 in 2023-24 (+50.0%). Teacher FTE added 1.6 → 2.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fordson High S
Fordson High School
1,966 students
- Dearborn High
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
- This school 24
Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy
24 students
What this shows Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy reports 24 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy compares
Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24:1 | ▲ 37% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 38% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 24 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
24
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
24:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 92% in Michigan - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.8%
African American 4.2%
Largest group: White at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.0, Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Newcomer College Prep Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dearborn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edsel Ford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bryant Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodworth Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,775
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
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 (~24 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy
How many students attend Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy?
Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy has 24 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dearborn, MI. CCD year-over-year: 12 (2022-23) → 18 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy is 24:1, which is 37% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy?
75.0% of students at Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy?
The largest demographic group at Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy is White at 95.8% of enrollment, in Dearborn, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy?
Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy rank among high schools in Dearborn?
By Resource Investment Index, Dearborn Newcomer College Prep Academy ranks #5 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 Newcomer College Prep Academy, Dearborn City School District also operates Fordson High School (1,966 students), Dearborn High School (1,775 students), and Edsel Ford High School (1,502 students). See the Dearborn City School District district page for the complete list.