Serving 572 students in grades 9-12, Ypsilanti 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 10-14% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 72% 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
572 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)10-14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-44%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
64%
18%
White
28%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)70-74%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ypsilanti High School?
The graduation rate of Ypsilanti High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ypsilanti High School?
572 students attend Ypsilanti High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Ypsilanti High School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ypsilanti High School?
Ypsilanti High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ypsilanti High School offer ?
Ypsilanti High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ypsilanti High School part of?
Ypsilanti High School is part of Ypsilanti Community Schools School District.
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