Leaders at Dearborn Public Schools want students, parents, educators and community members to have a stake in a child’s education.
The third largest district in Michigan has high performing schools, a 96 percent graduation rate and early childhood programs.
Here’s a breakdown on everything parents should know about Dearborn Public Schools.
1. Overview of Dearborn Public Schools
- Phone number: 313-827-3000
- Number of schools: 37
- Number of students: 19,644
- Pupil to teacher ratio: 21:1
- PPE: $17,406
- Quick links: School calendar, enrollment information
- Claim to fame: The district offers dual enrollment, a STEM middle school, early childhood programs, three early college programs and the award-winning Collegiate Academy. About 45 percent of students attending Dearborn Public Schools are English Language Learners. Plus, the district is accredited by Cognia.
2. Dearborn school named Blue Ribbon winner
Every year, the U.S. Department of Education honors a small number of schools across the country for their exceptional academic achievements. In 2024, one of the 12 schools awarded was the Dearborn STEM middle school.
The Dearborn STEM middle school is an accelerated option for sixth to eighth grade students.
3. Improving energy efficiency
Across the district, work on an $11 million energy efficiency bond to reduce energy and water consumption continues. While the work, which includes the installation of LED lights and better sealing doors and windows, was slated to wrap up next month, it will likely continue into the new year.
Other projects from the bond allowance include installing lower flow faucets and replacing steam traps on heating systems. For more information, check out the Efficiency Bond page.
4. Major projects completed for the 2024 school year
Dearborn Public Schools invested $20 million of the money received from the federal government during the COVID-19 pandemic on building repairs, upgrades and maintenance.
Some of the completed projects include new roofs at Bryant Middle, Edsel Ford High, Fordson High and Stout Middle; replacement asphalt service drives at Henry Ford Elementary and Howard; maintenance on the Dearborn High softball field and Edsel Ford High’s baseball field; and concrete replacement for sidewalks across the district.
The district is planning to introduce a bond proposal in 2025 or 2026 in order to have enough funding to maintain all district buildings.
5. Chatting with the Superintendent events
For parents and community members with feedback, questions or concerns, there will be a new opportunity to speak directly with the man at the top.
Superintendent Glenn Maleyko will be available at a series of events happening once a month through March.
“I appreciate the opportunity to talk with our community and provide individuals with the big picture story of our district, to listen to their thoughts and comments, and hopefully to answer any questions they may have for me or our administrative team,” Maleyko said in a press release. “We have discovered this relaxed setting encourages open dialogue and leads to good conversations and the sharing of ideas.”
See the list of dates for the Chatting with the Superintendent days here.
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