Top Rankings
South Arbor Charter Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 802 students in South Arbor Charter Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Michigan.
51±¬ÁÏ in South Arbor Charter Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,509 Schools
# Students
802 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Arbor Charter Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#7 out of 866 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
17%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
18%
18%
% White
45%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,834 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,737 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,834
$18,510
Spending / Student
$9,737
$17,693
Best South Arbor Charter Academy School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Arbor Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8200 Carpenter Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 528-2821
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 528-2821
Grades: K-8
| 802 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Arbor Charter Academy School District?
South Arbor Charter Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 802 students.
What is the rank of South Arbor Charter Academy School District?
South Arbor Charter Academy School District is ranked #8 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Arbor Charter Academy School District?
45% of South Arbor Charter Academy School District students are White, 18% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Arbor Charter Academy School District?
South Arbor Charter Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is South Arbor Charter Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,737 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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