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#77 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 2% in state

Community High School

High School · Ann Arbor Public Schools · Ann Arbor, MI

An Ann Arbor Public Schools high school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

401 NORTH DIVISION ST, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

  • Math 82% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 87% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.98 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency82% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency85% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)67% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+17.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile97th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation2.8%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$19,600
Chronic Absenteeism38.5%

Students at Community High School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency82%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency87%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 85% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
82%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

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

Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

11%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Community 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 98Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 76Excellent Transit
  • Bike 91Biker’s Paradise
  • City Safety: High2,024/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ann Arbor), 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

$63,341

Median home value

$481,600

Median rent

$1,548/mo

College educated

81.5%

Homeownership

36.1%

Poverty rate

36.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
2.8% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·1 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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
Pioneer High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.29–121.6 mi1,683Compare →
Rudolf Steiner School of Ann ArborPrivate · tuition8.0private9–121.6 mi80Compare →
Veritas Christi Catholic H.s.Private · tuition3.7private9–121.7 mi72Compare →
Michigan Islamic AcademyPrivate · tuition9.1privatePK–121.9 mi244Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Ann Arbor Public Schools

Schools in district
32
Rank in district
#5 of 31
District spending per student
$19,600NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Community High School is listed in Ann Arbor Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Community High School

Community High School is a public high school in Ann Arbor, MI, part of Ann Arbor Public Schools, serving approximately 509 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #77 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

What's said publicly about Community High School

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Community High School (CHS) is a public magnet high school located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, serving students in grades 9 through 12 2. The school is situated on a 3.2-acre site at 401 North Division Street, near the city's Kerrytown district 2. As of the provided information, CHS enrolls approximately 450 students 2.
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Community High School

What grades does Community High School serve?

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

How many students attend Community High School?

Community High School has an enrollment of approximately 509 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Community High School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Community High School rank in MI?

Community High School ranks #77 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Community High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Community High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Community High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Community High School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Community High School a charter school?

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

Is Community High School a Title I school?

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

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

11.0% of students at Community 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
509
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Washtenaw County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.5%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 48104)
43,762
Area average commute
19 min
Area median age
22.9
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 48104; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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