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#1567 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 49% in state

Actech High School

High School · Ypsilanti Community Schools · Ypsilanti, MI

A Ypsilanti Community Schools high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2095 Packard Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

  • Math 10% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2021)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-1.59 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics2.0Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.8:1
District spending per student$22,355
Chronic Absenteeism51.8%

Students at Actech High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency10%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 9-year record (2013–2021) and has held near 10% recently.

Show all 9 years
2013
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2013-2021) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2013-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 18 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

67.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Actech High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,044/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ypsilanti), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$70,913

Median home value

$274,100

Median rent

$1,203/mo

College educated

46.8%

Homeownership

53.5%

Poverty rate

13.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48197; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics17sports offered
9 boys'·8 girls'·23 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ypsilanti Stemm Middle CollegeEnrollment path unverified8.39–120.0 mi118Compare →
Washtenaw International High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.79–120.5 mi537Compare →
Early College AllianceEnrollment path unverified6.59–121.1 mi442Compare →
Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual EducationEnrollment path unverified5.38–121.5 mi347Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Ypsilanti Community Schools

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#6 of 12
District spending per student
$22,355NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Actech High School is listed in Ypsilanti Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Actech High School

Actech High School is a public high school in Ypsilanti, MI, part of Ypsilanti Community Schools, serving approximately 469 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,567 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Actech High School

What grades does Actech High School serve?

Actech High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Actech High School?

Actech High School has an enrollment of approximately 469 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Actech High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Actech High School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Actech High School rank in MI?

Actech High School ranks #1,567 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Actech High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Actech High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Actech High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Actech High School has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).

Is Actech High School a charter school?

No, Actech High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Actech High School a Title I school?

No, Actech High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Actech High School?

67.4% of students at Actech High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
469
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Washtenaw County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.8%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 48197)
65,911
Area average commute
23.7 min
Area median age
33.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48197; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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