Henry Ford II High School

11911 CLINTON RIVER RD
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313

ford.uticak12.org/

1,663 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Henry Ford II High School, located in Sterling Heights, Michigan, is a prominent secondary institution within the Utica Community Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical education programs, and specialized support services. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to prepare students for post-secondary success whether they choose to pursue university studies, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Henry Ford II High School fosters a vibrant campus culture characterized by a robust extracurricular scene. Students have access to an extensive selection of varsity athletic teams, performing arts programs, competitive clubs, and student organizations that encourage leadership and community engagement. With a focus on both academic excellence and personal growth, the school maintains a strong reputation for maintaining a collaborative environment between dedicated faculty, supportive families, and an active student body.

1,663

Total Students

83.4

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Henry Ford II High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,296
Hispanic	75
Black	121
Asian	102
Two or More	66
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,296 (77.9%)
Black
121 (7.3%)
Asian
102 (6.1%)
Hispanic
75 (4.5%)
Two or More
66 (4.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Utica Community Schools
Phone:	(586)797-1600
Website:	http://ford.uticak12.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,663
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	609
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 448

Grade 10 406

Grade 11 388

Grade 12 421