- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dearborn, MI
Henry Ford Early College
Federal NCES profile for Henry Ford Early College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261160007810
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry Ford Early College earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Dearborn · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry Ford Early College has class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry Ford Early College ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dearborn, MI.
School address
District: Dearborn City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261160007810 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Henry Ford Early College held near 222 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 10.5 → 9.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 261160007810 · Dearborn, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
220 enr · 22:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Fordson High School (1,966 students)
Henry Ford Early College held near 222 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 10.5 → 9.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Henry Ford Early College 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 220
Henry Ford Early College
220 students
What this shows Henry Ford Early College reports 220 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henry Ford Early College compares
Henry Ford Early College 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▼ 0% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 220 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
220
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Michigan - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
2.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.7%
Asian 6.4%
African American 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, Henry Ford Early College 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 Henry Ford Early College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dearborn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edsel Ford High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bryant Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodworth Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry Ford Early College'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
1 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 (~220 students)
Frequently asked questions about Henry Ford Early College
How many students attend Henry Ford Early College?
Henry Ford Early College has 220 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dearborn, MI. CCD year-over-year: 229 (2022-23) → 222 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry Ford Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry Ford Early College is 22:1, which is 26% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henry Ford Early College?
54.1% of students at Henry Ford Early College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry Ford Early College?
The largest demographic group at Henry Ford Early College is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Dearborn, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry Ford Early College?
Henry Ford Early College has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Henry Ford Early College rank among public schools in Dearborn?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry Ford Early College ranks #1 of 3 public 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 public schools in Dearborn on the city page.
What other schools are in Dearborn City School District?
Besides Henry Ford Early College, 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.