Enrollment
1,663
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Sterling Heights, MI
Henry Ford Ii High School
Federal NCES profile for Henry Ford Ii High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263447007025
👥 S:T ratio 23
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry Ford Ii High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Sterling Heights · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 33.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry Ford Ii High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry Ford Ii High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Sterling Heights, MI.
School address
District: Utica Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263447007025 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
86.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Henry Ford Ii High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Henry Ford Ii High School
Henry Ford Ii High School is a large high school in Sterling Heights, Michigan, enrolling 1,663 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,663 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 72 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #46.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and African American (7%) (diversity index 38/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 28 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 416 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Sterling Heights's high schools, it stands alongside Ucs Alternative Learning Center (245 students): Henry Ford Ii High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.3:1 vs 27.2:1).
Utica Community Schools also operates Adlai Stevenson High School (1,881 students) and Eisenhower High School (1,625 students) alongside Henry Ford Ii 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 Henry Ford Ii High School compares
Henry Ford Ii 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.4% | ▼ 38% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,663 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,663
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Michigan - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$12,513
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 135 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
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 77.9%
African American 7.3%
Asian 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Henry Ford Ii High School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Utica Community Schools, which includes Henry Ford Ii High School.
$12,513
Per student
-7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.1%
State 63.4%
Federal 9.5%
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 Henry Ford Ii High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Utica High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Malow Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shelby Junior High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry Ford Ii High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,625
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,391
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,084
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar high schools in Sterling Heights
1 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 (~1,663 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Henry Ford Ii High School
How many students attend Henry Ford Ii High School?
Henry Ford Ii High School has 1,663 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sterling Heights, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry Ford Ii High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry Ford Ii High School is 19.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henry Ford Ii High School?
33.4% of students at Henry Ford Ii High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry Ford Ii High School?
The largest demographic group at Henry Ford Ii High School is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in Sterling Heights, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry Ford Ii High School?
Henry Ford Ii High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Henry Ford Ii High School rank among high schools in Sterling Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry Ford Ii High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Sterling Heights, 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 Sterling Heights on the city page.
Is Henry Ford Ii High School a good school?
Henry Ford Ii High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. 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 Utica Community Schools?
Besides Henry Ford Ii High School, Utica Community Schools also operates Adlai Stevenson High School (1,881 students), Eisenhower High School (1,625 students), and Utica High School (1,391 students). See the Utica Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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