FORD HIGH SCHOOL

Ford High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District school district, located in Detroit, MI with about 456 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, Ford High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Ford High School, located on Evergreen Road in Detroit, Michigan, is a secondary educational institution serving the local community. Situated within the Detroit Public Schools Community District, the school is part of a large urban system dedicated to providing academic instruction and extracurricular opportunities to a diverse student population. Like many schools in the area, Ford High focuses on preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning to college, vocational training, or the workforce.

The school operates within the historical and social context of Detroit, working to navigate the challenges and opportunities inherent in the city's educational landscape. By offering a standard high school curriculum, the institution aims to foster student growth through classroom learning, social development, and community engagement. For families in the 48219 zip code, Ford High serves as a central hub for neighborhood youth, striving to provide the essential resources and support systems necessary for academic achievement and personal development.

For more information, contact Ford High School at (313) 494-7567 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

20000 Evergreen Road
Detroit, MI 48219-2000
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FORD HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Detroit, MI with about 456 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
School status:
Changed Boundary/Agency
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
456
Teachers:
23
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 456 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FORD HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.

Black or African American
98.7%
Hispanic/Latino
0.9%
White
0.2%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
43.0%
Male
57.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.