Fordson High School in Dearborn, MI - Niche
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Fordson High School
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  • Public
  • DEARBORN, MI

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Diversity
    grade C+
  3. Teachers
    grade A minus
  4. College Prep
    grade B minus
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade B+
  6. Administration
    grade B+
  7. Sports
    grade B+
  8. Food
    grade A minus
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade C+

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Fordson High School is an above average, public school located in DEARBORN, MI. It has 2,435 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 20 to 1. According to state test scores, 31% of students are at least proficient in math and 49% in reading.

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
49%
Percent Proficient - Math
31%
Average Graduation Rate
96%
Average SAT
1160
487 responses
Average ACT
26
51 responses
AP Enrollment
17%

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Living in the Area

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade B
  2. Good for Families
    grade B+
  3. Housing
    grade B
Median Household Income
$64,600
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$1,205
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$189,400
National
$281,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
79%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 67 responses
Poll
78%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 67 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 212 responses
  • Football
    18%
  • Spirit Week
    17%
  • Pep Rallies
    14%
  • Talent show
    14%
  • Club organized events (blood drive, candy grams)
    10%
  • Dances
    8%
  • Homecoming
    6%

Students

Diversity
grade C+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,435
Free or Reduced Lunch
86%
89%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 70 responses
61%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 70 responses
81%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 70 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$57,061
Teachers in First/Second Year
7.5%
79%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 86 responses
79%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 86 responses
80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 86 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade B+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$11,978 / year
National
$12,239
83%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 86 responses
49%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 86 responses
67%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 86 responses

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