- Melvindale High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Edsel Ford High School (668 vs. 301).
- Melvindale High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Edsel Ford High School (180 vs. 4).
- Edsel Ford High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Melvindale High School (557 vs. 430).
- Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Edsel Ford High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Melvindale High School (557 vs. 430).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Edsel Ford High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Melvindale High School (330 vs. 272).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Melvindale High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Edsel Ford High School (668 vs. 301).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Melvindale High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Edsel Ford High School (180 vs. 4).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Edsel Ford High School reported a higher students per counselor than Melvindale High School (404:1 vs. 327:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
26 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Edsel Ford High School
$18,203.9
Melvindale High School
$15,991.54
Local revenue share
Edsel Ford High School
23.8%
Melvindale High School
21.3%
State revenue share
Edsel Ford High School
57.9%
Melvindale High School
66.8%
Federal revenue share
Edsel Ford High School
18.3%
Melvindale High School
12%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Edsel Ford High School
27.9%
Melvindale High School
39.8%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Wayne County
$59,521
Wayne County
$59,521
Poverty rate
Wayne County
20.1%
Wayne County
20.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Wayne County
26.9%
Wayne County
26.9%
Unemployment rate
Wayne County
5.5%
Wayne County
5.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.