Dearborn City School District

Dearborn City School District serves 20,128 students across 37 schools in Wayne County, Michigan. Enrollment remained relatively stable with a 0.1% decrease from the prior year. The district operates 20 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 7 high schools with 1,269 teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1.

Academically, the district's 93.8% graduation rate exceeds the state average of 85.5%, while the dropout rate stands at 2.3%. However, chronic absenteeism affects 25.9% of students, which represents a notable attendance concern.

The student population reflects significant economic and linguistic diversity. Approximately 78.5% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, and 44.5% are English learners. Students with disabilities comprise 10.4% of enrollment. Racially, the district is 93.5% White, with smaller populations of Black (2.9%), Hispanic (1.8%), and Asian (1.1%) students.

Financially, the district allocates $17,851.47 per pupil, slightly above the state average of $17,165. The total operating budget is $347.2 million. This per-pupil spending level supports the district's operations while serving a student body with substantial economic disadvantage and English language learner populations. The combination of strong graduation rates alongside elevated chronic absenteeism suggests disparities in attendance patterns across the student population.