Serving 159 students in grades 9-12, Ypsilanti New Technical 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 11-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 70% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)11-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
55%
18%
White
30%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)70-79%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ypsilanti New Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Ypsilanti New Technical High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Ypsilanti New Technical High School?
159 students attend Ypsilanti New Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Ypsilanti New Technical High School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ypsilanti New Technical High School?
Ypsilanti New Technical High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ypsilanti New Technical High School offer ?
Ypsilanti New Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ypsilanti New Technical High School part of?
Ypsilanti New Technical High School is part of Ypsilanti Community Schools School District.
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