HENRY FORD EARLY COLLEGEADVANCED MANUFACTURING

Henry Ford Early CollegeAdvanced Manufacturing is a Title I public high school that is part of the Dearborn City School District school district, located in Dearborn, MI with about 113 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 5 teachers, Henry Ford Early CollegeAdvanced Manufacturing has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

Henry Ford Early College – Advanced Manufacturing (HFEC-AM) is a unique, specialized high school located on the campus of Henry Ford College in Dearborn, Michigan. Designed as an early college program, it offers students a rigorous educational path that integrates traditional high school curriculum with intensive career and technical training. The school operates through a strategic partnership between the Dearborn Public Schools, Henry Ford College, and local industry leaders, aiming to bridge the gap between secondary education and high-demand technical careers.

The primary mission of HFEC-AM is to provide students with a streamlined path toward earning both a high school diploma and an associate degree in an advanced manufacturing-related field at little to no cost. Students typically participate in a five-year program, where they transition from high school coursework to college-level instruction, culminating in industry-recognized certifications and college credits. By combining hands-on technical training with professional mentorships and internships, the school prepares graduates to either enter the workforce immediately with competitive skills or seamlessly transfer to a four-year university.

For more information, contact Henry Ford Early CollegeAdvanced Manufacturing at (313) 317-1584 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.