- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263447007025
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 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 24/100 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
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-90 students YoY
Henry Ford Ii High School shrank from 1,717 students in 2022-23 to 1,627 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 86.8 → 83.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-90 students YoY 263447007025 · Sterling Heights, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,663 enr · 19.3:1 · 33.4% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Adlai Stevenson High School (1,881 students)
Henry Ford Ii High School shrank from 1,717 students in 2022-23 to 1,627 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 86.8 → 83.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Henry Ford Ii High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adlai Stevenso
Adlai Stevenson High School
1,881 students
- This school
Henry Ford Ii High School
1,663 students
- Eisenhower Hig
Eisenhower High School
1,625 students
- Utica High Sch
Utica High School
1,391 students
- Malow Junior H
Malow Junior High School
1,084 students
- Shelby Junior
Shelby Junior High School
1,073 students
What this shows Henry Ford Ii High School reports 1,663 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henry Ford Ii High School compares
Henry Ford Ii 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,295
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Utica Community Schools reports $14,295 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,625
- 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.
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 (~1,663 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,717 (2022-23) → 1,627 (2023-24), down 90.
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 24/100 (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 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.
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.