Serving 301 students in grades 9-12, Willow Run 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
301 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤10%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-29%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
66%
18%
White
26%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)65-69%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Ypsilanti Community Schools School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Willow Run High School?
The graduation rate of Willow Run High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Willow Run High School?
301 students attend Willow Run High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Willow Run High School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willow Run High School?
Willow Run High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Willow Run High School offer ?
Willow Run High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Willow Run High School part of?
Willow Run High School is part of Ypsilanti Community Schools School District.
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