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Dearborn City School District

Michigan · Public School District
36
Schools
19,874
Students
$17,667
Per-Pupil Spend
+23% nat'l
76.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+24pp vs nat'l
93.5%
Graduation Rate
+7.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Dearborn City School District is a public school district in Michigan serving 19,874 students across 36 schools. It includes 20 elementary, 8 middle, 6 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,667 is above average for a US public school district. 76% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (36)
Middle Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bryant Middle School06–08796
Dearborn STEM Middle School06–08164
Lowrey Middle School06–08500
Salina Intermediate 4 804–08475
Smith Middle School06–08465
Stout Middle School06–08790
Unis Middle School06–08579
Woodworth Middle School06–08773
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dearborn Public Schools Virtual K12KG–12405
Howe Trainable Center and MontessoriPK–12269
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,667+23% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
53%
26%
State
52.7%
Local (property tax)
25.9%
Federal
21.4%

Funding is shared between state (53%) and local sources (26%), with notable federal support (21%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
36
Schools
19,874
Students
76%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.5%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateMichigan →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.5% graduation rate — 7.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $17,667 per pupil — 23% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 36 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
76% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dearborn City School District?
Dearborn City School District has 36 public schools, serving a total of 19,874 students.
What is the graduation rate for Dearborn City School District?
The graduation rate is 93.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Dearborn City School District spend per student?
Dearborn City School District spends $17,667 per pupil — 23% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Dearborn City School District?
76% of students in Dearborn City School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Dearborn City School District?
No, Dearborn City School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Dearborn City School District serve?
Dearborn City School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Dearborn City School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Dearborn City School District is 43/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.