Top Rankings
Washtenaw Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,520 students in Washtenaw Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
51±¬ÁÏs in Washtenaw Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
9 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,520 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
115 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Washtenaw Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has increased from 20% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#36 out of 862 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
12%
4%
% Hispanic
10%
9%
% Black
23%
18%
% White
45%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $116,639 is higher 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 $125,907 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$177 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$191 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$116,639
$18,510
Spending / Student
$125,907
$17,693
Best Washtenaw Independent School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washtenaw International High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
105 N Mansfield St
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 994-8145
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 994-8145
Gr: 9-12 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Early College Alliance
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
220 King Hall
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 487-4290
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 487-4290
Gr: 9-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Localbased Speced Programs
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1735 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
High Point School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1735 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8111
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8111
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Progress Park
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3890 Research Park Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 994-3340
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 994-3340
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Washtenaw Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Program
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1735 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-8100
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-8100
Gr: PK-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Washtenaw County Youth Center Educational Programs
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4125 Washtenaw Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-8100
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-8100
Gr: 5-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Washtenaw Alliance For Virtual Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 W Michigan Ave, Ste 200
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 761-7027
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 761-7027
Gr: 8-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Young Adult Programs
Special Education School
1819 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-8100
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-8100
Gr: 12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washtenaw Independent School District?
Washtenaw Independent School District manages 9 public schools serving 1,520 students.
What is the rank of Washtenaw Independent School District?
Washtenaw Independent School District is ranked #82 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Washtenaw Independent School District?
45% of Washtenaw Independent School District students are White, 23% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washtenaw Independent School District?
Washtenaw Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Washtenaw Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $125,907 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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