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#1144 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 36% in state

Arbor Preparatory High School

High School · Arbor Preparatory High School · Ypsilanti, MI

A charter high school in Ypsilanti, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.

Charter

6800 Hitchingham Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

  • Math 17% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2021)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-3.66 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
College Readiness7.7Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation37.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$19,082
Chronic Absenteeism42.9%

Students at Arbor Preparatory High School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency17%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 10-year record (2012–2021) and has held near 35% recently.

Show all 10 years
2012
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2012-2021) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2012-2021)

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

Based on 20 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

65.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Arbor Preparatory 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
37.4% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
3 boys'·4 girls'·8 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lcs Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified2.8K–122.2 mi128Compare →
Lincoln Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.39–122.2 mi888Compare →
AcceEnrollment path unverified6.66–123.5 mi157Compare →
Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual EducationEnrollment path unverified5.38–123.5 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.

Arbor Preparatory High School

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$19,082NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Arbor Preparatory High School is listed in Arbor Preparatory High School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Arbor Preparatory High School

Arbor Preparatory High School is a public high school in Ypsilanti, MI, part of Arbor Preparatory High School, serving approximately 289 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,144 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Arbor Preparatory High School

What grades does Arbor Preparatory High School serve?

Arbor Preparatory High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Arbor Preparatory High School?

Arbor Preparatory High School has an enrollment of approximately 289 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Arbor Preparatory High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Arbor Preparatory High School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Arbor Preparatory High School rank in MI?

Arbor Preparatory High School ranks #1,144 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Arbor Preparatory High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Arbor Preparatory High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Arbor Preparatory High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Arbor Preparatory High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).

Is Arbor Preparatory High School a charter school?

Yes, Arbor Preparatory High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Arbor Preparatory High School a Title I school?

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

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

65.1% of students at Arbor Preparatory 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
289
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Washtenaw County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.9%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
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, 2012-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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