Serving 280 students in grades 9-12, Arbor Preparatory High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arbor Preparatory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Arbor Preparatory High School's student population of 280 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
280 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Arbor Preparatory High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arbor Preparatory High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2067 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
54%
18%
White
24%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arbor Preparatory High School's ranking?
Arbor Preparatory High School is ranked #2067 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Arbor Preparatory High School often compared to?
Arbor Preparatory High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huron High School, Washtenaw Technical Middle College by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arbor Preparatory High School?
The graduation rate of Arbor Preparatory High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Arbor Preparatory High School?
280 students attend Arbor Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Arbor Preparatory High School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arbor Preparatory High School?
Arbor Preparatory High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Arbor Preparatory High School offer ?
Arbor Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Arbor Preparatory High School part of?
Arbor Preparatory High School is part of Arbor Preparatory High School District.
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