Enrollment
1,502
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Dearborn, MI
Edsel Ford High School
Federal NCES profile for Edsel Ford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261160004590
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edsel Ford High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #4 of 6
- high schools in Dearborn · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 66.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Edsel Ford High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edsel Ford High School ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Dearborn, MI.
School address
District: Dearborn City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261160004590 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
86.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edsel Ford High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edsel Ford High School
Edsel Ford High School is a higher-need, large high school in Dearborn, Michigan, enrolling 1,502 students.
At 17.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,502 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 42 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #23.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 376 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Dearborn City School District spends $16,677 per pupil, 23% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Dearborn's high schools, it stands alongside Henry Ford Early Collegeadvanced Manufacturing (422 students): Edsel Ford High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.5:1 vs 84.4:1).
Dearborn City School District also operates Fordson High School (1,966 students) and Dearborn High School (1,775 students) alongside Edsel Ford High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Edsel Ford High School compares
Edsel Ford High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.5% | ▲ 22% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,502 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,502
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in Michigan - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.7%
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
$16,677
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 232 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
African American 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Two or More 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Edsel Ford High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dearborn City School District, which includes Edsel Ford High School.
$16,677
Per student
+23%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.9%
State 52.7%
Federal 21.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Edsel Ford High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dearborn High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryant Middle School | Smaller | Lower 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 Edsel Ford High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,775
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,502 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Edsel Ford High School
How many students attend Edsel Ford High School?
Edsel Ford High School has 1,502 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dearborn, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edsel Ford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edsel Ford High School is 17.5:1, which is 0% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edsel Ford High School?
66.5% of students at Edsel Ford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edsel Ford High School?
The largest demographic group at Edsel Ford High School is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Dearborn, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edsel Ford High School?
Edsel Ford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edsel Ford High School rank among high schools in Dearborn?
By Resource Investment Index, Edsel Ford High School ranks #4 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.
Is Edsel Ford High School a good school?
Edsel Ford High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Dearborn City School District?
Besides Edsel Ford High School, Dearborn City School District also operates Fordson High School (1,966 students), Dearborn High School (1,775 students), and Bryant Middle School (781 students). See the Dearborn City School District district page for the complete list.
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