Fordson High School

Fordson High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
13800 Ford Rd,  Dearborn, MI
Dearborn City School District
4.0
3.2
2,092 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Heyam Alcodray
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
26%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
26%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
111
Full Time Teachers
111
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
590
Verbal
570
Average ACT
26
Math
26
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
28
AP Pass Rate
44.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
433:1

Student Diversity

Male
56%
Female
44%
White
98.2%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Hispanic
<1%
Two or more races
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Wayne State University 928 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 775 Students
University of Michigan - Dearborn 707 Students
Michigan State University 577 Students
Henry Ford College 518 Students
University of Detroit Mercy 354 Students
Eastern Michigan University 243 Students
Central Michigan University 156 Students
Harvard University 149 Students
Wayne State College 119 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 247 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 148 Students
Nursing 131 Students
Psychology 113 Students
Computer Science 99 Students
Business 95 Students
Engineering 78 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 72 Students
Chemistry 65 Students
Health Service Preparatory Studies 63 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 399 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/8/2025
I was a bit worried when I first started as a freshman at Fordson, but my experience there has been phenomenal. The relationships I've built, the clubs I've joined, the teachers, counselors and administrators are true pillars of Fordson. I've been able to take multiple college classes to advance in my college credits which is an advantage for many students. My overall experience at Fordson High School has been an excellent one.
5.0 Junior
11/18/2024
I enjoy my time here at Fordson High School. I have made so many good memories here and have made lots of friends! I have also had thr chance to grow my long-time friendships and I am very grateful for my teachers' support in my academics. I am also really grateful for the experiences I gained while participating in sports and clubs.
5.0 Senior
3/28/2024
Fordson has been such a wonderful experience, from diversity in culture, to our academics, I can truly say that Fordson is a place I can call home. I remember my first day at Fordson like it was yesterday, I was a freshman terrified and scared because of how high school has been portrayed, but oh was I wrong. Now I wish that I could go back, but I have to accept that now I am opening a new chapter in my life and have to move on.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 19 Reviews
3.0 student
12/10/2024
The school is not the worst it’s just that if you ain’t a Muslim you will be discriminated against by other students they be trying to covert you to a Muslim and just not talk to you so making friends might be difficult I would only recommend if you are a Muslim
1.0 other
7/26/2024
Very bad school ! Unprofessional admins,nobody care about the students.
1.0 parent
10/15/2021
Very bad teachers . Not helpful they don't care about students
1.0 parent
8/18/2018
This school should be shut down it’s a waste of money and and a waste

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Fordson High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Dearborn, MI and is served by the Dearborn City School District in Michigan. The school has a total enrollment of 2,092 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 26% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Fordson High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $282,149. Discover additional schools in the area, like Academy Of The Americas, Detroit Lions Academy, Henry Ford Early College, and more. Learn more about what Dearborn has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Fordson High School.

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