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#1493 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 47% in state
Early College Alliance
High School · Washtenaw ISD · Ypsilanti, MI
A Washtenaw ISD high school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
220 KING HALL, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
- Math 67% proficient (2021)
- Reading 82% proficient (2021)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Early College Alliance score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 75% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 79% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
31%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Early College Alliance 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 78Very Walkable
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 80Very 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual EducationEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 8–12 | 0.6 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Washtenaw International High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 537 | Compare → |
| Actech High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 469 | Compare → |
| Ypsilanti Stemm Middle CollegeEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 118 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Washtenaw ISD
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $52,827NCES 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.
Early College Alliance is listed in Washtenaw ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Early College Alliance
Early College Alliance is a public high school in Ypsilanti, MI, part of Washtenaw ISD, serving approximately 442 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,493 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Early College Alliance
What grades does Early College Alliance serve?
Early College Alliance serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Early College Alliance?
Early College Alliance has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early College Alliance?
The student-teacher ratio at Early College Alliance is 24.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Early College Alliance rank in MI?
Early College Alliance ranks #1,493 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Early College Alliance's MySchoolScout rating?
Early College Alliance has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Early College Alliance?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Early College Alliance has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Early College Alliance a charter school?
No, Early College Alliance is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Early College Alliance a Title I school?
No, Early College Alliance is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Early College Alliance?
31.0% of students at Early College Alliance 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
- 442
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washtenaw County
- Phone
- (734) 487-4290
- Area population (ZIP 48197)
- 65,911
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
Official sources & links
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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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