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21 schools in Dearborn Heights

Michigan · Public K-12

Public K-12 schools in Dearborn Heights number 21, teaching approximately 9,783 Michigan students, an average of 466 per campus.

7-year change in Dearborn Heights

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
9,765
-575 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
20
-3 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
74%
was 71%
% Hispanic
5%
was 4%
% Black
18%
was 22%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Annapolis High SchoolHigh09-12682
Bedford SchoolElementaryPK-05389
Clara B Ford Academy SDAHigh05-1258
Crestwood Accelerated ProgramElementaryKG-0418
Crestwood High SchoolHigh09-121,272
Dearborn Heights Virtual AcademyHigh09-1242
Dearborn Magnet High SchoolHigh09-12113
Dearborn STEM Middle SchoolMiddle06-08166
Global Heights AcademyElementaryPK-08274
Highview Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-04395
Hillcrest Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-04309
Kinloch Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-04557
Oakley W Best Middle SchoolMiddle06-08557
Pardee SchoolElementaryPK-05337
Polk Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05374
River Oaks Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05366
Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle05-081,139
Robichaud Senior High SchoolHigh09-12328
Star International AcademyCombinedPK-121,728
Thorne Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-06593
Vista Meadows AcademyCombinedKG-1286

About Dearborn Heights

Public education in Dearborn Heights, Michigan runs across 21 schools that teaches roughly 9,783 students. By footprint, Dearborn Heights sits in the moderately sized bracket.

In terms of grade levels, the city spans 10 elementary, 3 middle, 6 high, and 2 other.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 466, higher than the state mean of about 406.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 9,765 students, decreased 6% from the 10,340 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Dearborn Heights shed 3 schools, going from 23 to 20. On the demographic side, Black enrollment moved from 22% to 18% over the same window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Dearborn Heights discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Dearborn Heights?
Dearborn Heights, Michigan has 21 public K-12 schools serving approximately 9,783 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Dearborn Heights?
Dearborn Heights has 10 elementary, 3 middle, 6 high, 2 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Dearborn Heights?
Star International Academy is the largest public school in Dearborn Heights by enrollment, with approximately 1,728 students.
What school districts serve Dearborn Heights?
Dearborn Heights is served by 8 public school districts, including Star International Academy, Vista Meadows Academy, Dearborn Heights School District #7, Crestwood School District, Global Heights Academy and 3 others.
What grade levels do public schools in Dearborn Heights cover?
Public schools in Dearborn Heights serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Dearborn Heights?
4 of the 21 public schools in Dearborn Heights are charter schools.