Young Adult Programs serves 90 students in grades 12.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Young Adult Programs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Young Adult Programs's student population of 90 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
90 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings
The diversity score of Young Adult Programs is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%

Hispanic
8%
9%

Black
38%
18%

White
49%
63%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
50%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Young Adult Programs?
90 students attend Young Adult Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Young Adult Programs students are White, 38% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Young Adult Programs?
Young Adult Programs has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Young Adult Programs offer ?
Young Adult Programs offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Young Adult Programs part of?
Young Adult Programs is part of Washtenaw Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Young Adult Programs located?
Young Adult Programs is located in the Dicken neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI. There are 5 other public schools located in Dicken.
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