- Enrollment
- 1,775
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dearborn, MI
Fordson High School
Federal NCES profile for Fordson 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 261160004591
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fordson High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #2 of 6
- high schools in Dearborn · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 83.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fordson High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fordson High School ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Dearborn, MI.
School address
District: Dearborn City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261160004591 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-247 students YoY
Fordson High School shrank from 2,339 students in 2022-23 to 2,092 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 119.5 → 110.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-247 students YoY 261160004591 · Dearborn, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,966 enr · 16.5:1 · 83.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Dearborn High School (1,775 students)
Fordson High School shrank from 2,339 students in 2022-23 to 2,092 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE lost 119.5 → 110.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Fordson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Stout Middle S 698
Stout Middle School
698 students
What this shows Fordson High School reports 1,966 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fordson High School compares
Fordson High School is a shrinking 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.6% | ▲ 54% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,966 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,966
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Michigan - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.6%
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 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
182
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 97.8%
African American 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: White at 97.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.3, Fordson High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
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 Fordson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dearborn High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edsel Ford High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryant Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodworth Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stout Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fordson 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 (~1,966 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fordson High School
How many students attend Fordson High School?
Fordson High School has 1,966 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dearborn, MI. CCD year-over-year: 2,339 (2022-23) → 2,092 (2023-24), down 247.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fordson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fordson High School is 16.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fordson High School?
83.6% of students at Fordson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fordson High School?
The largest demographic group at Fordson High School is White at 97.8% of enrollment, in Dearborn, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fordson High School?
Fordson 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 Fordson High School rank among high schools in Dearborn?
By Resource Investment Index, Fordson 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 Fordson High School, Dearborn City School District also operates Dearborn High School (1,775 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.