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Henry Ford High School vs. Cody High School

Should you attend Henry Ford High School or Cody High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Henry Ford High School
20000 Evergreen Rd
Detroit, MI 48219
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Cody High School
18445 Cathedral St
Detroit, MI 48228
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Henry Ford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Cody High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 605 students in grades 9-12, Henry Ford High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Serving 520 students in grades 9-12, Cody High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
605 students
520 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Henry Ford High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cody High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
58% | 42%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Henry Ford High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cody High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Henry Ford High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cody High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Henry Ford High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Detroit ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Community School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cody High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Detroit ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Community School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2976 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#2910 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Henry Ford High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cody High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Henry Ford High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Detroit ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Community School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cody High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Detroit ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Community School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Henry Ford High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Detroit ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Community School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cody High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Detroit ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Community School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Henry Ford High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Detroit ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Community School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Cody High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Detroit ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Community School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Henry Ford High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cody High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
224
209
Grade 10 Students
138
143
Grade 11 Students
164
109
Grade 12 Students
79
59

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Henry Ford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Detroit ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Community School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cody High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Detroit ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Community School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
99%
96%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Henry Ford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Detroit ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Community School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cody High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Detroit ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Community School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
n/a
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cody High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Detroit ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Community School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
0.02
0.08
This chart showcases the diversity score of Henry Ford High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Detroit ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Community School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cody High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Detroit ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Community School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Henry Ford High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Detroit ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Community School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cody High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Detroit ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Community School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Henry Ford High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Detroit ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Community School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cody High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Detroit ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Community School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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