Dearborn City School District


Summary:

The Dearborn City School District in Michigan operates 37 schools, including 20 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, 7 high schools, and 2 alternative schools, serving students from pre-K through 12th grade. The district is home to several standout schools, such as Henry Ford Early College, which is ranked among the top 5% of Michigan high schools, and Haigh Elementary School and Howard Elementary School, which are ranked in the top 15% of Michigan elementary schools.

While the district's overall performance is below the state average on metrics like graduation rates, test scores, and chronic absenteeism, there are pockets of excellence that demonstrate the potential for improvement. Dearborn STEM Middle School is ranked as the #1 middle school in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Bryant Middle School and Henry Ford Early College are also high-performing schools that have achieved exceptional results.

The data also reveals significant socioeconomic challenges facing many students in the district, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility and chronic absenteeism. Addressing these underlying issues could be key to improving overall academic performance across the Dearborn City School District. By learning from the successes of the standout schools and targeting the areas of greatest need, the district may be able to raise the bar for all of its students.

District Detail

 18700 Audette St
Dearborn, MI 48124-4222

 (313) 827-3022

SchoolDigger Rank:
279th of 613 Michigan districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 19,197

Primary Schools: 20
Middle Schools: 8
High Schools: 7
Alternative Schools: 2
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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