Top Rankings
Washtenaw ISD 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 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,467 students in Washtenaw ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Washtenaw ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
9 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
1,467 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
109 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Washtenaw ISD School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#26 out of 855 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
48%
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
203 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
14%
3%
# Hispanic Students
112 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
323 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
22%
18%
# White Students
688 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
47%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
140 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
3
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
1
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
5
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
5
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
8
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
6
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
8
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
8
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
244
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
356
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
336
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
374
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
110
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $120,853 is higher than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $130,456 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$177 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$191 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$120,853
$18,267
Spending / Student
$130,456
$17,461
Best Washtenaw ISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Early College Alliance
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
220 King Hall
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 487-4290
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 487-4290
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
Rank: #22.
Washtenaw International High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
105 N Mansfield St
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 994-8145
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 994-8145
Grades: 9-12
| 559 students
Rank: #33.
High Point School
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1735 South Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8111
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8111
Grades: PK-12
| 43 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
Rank: #55.
Washtenaw Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Program
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1819 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Grades: PK-12
| 5 students
Rank: #66.
Localbased Speced Programs
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1735 South Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Grades: K-12
| 15 students
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
Grades: 5-12
| 8 students
Rank: #88.
Washtenaw Alliance For Virtual Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 W Michigan Ave, Suite 201
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 761-7027
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 761-7027
Grades: 9-12
| 251 students
Rank: n/an/a
Young Adult Programs
Special Education School
1819 South Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-8100
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-8100
Grades: 12
| 97 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washtenaw ISD School District?
Washtenaw ISD School District manages 9 public schools serving 1,467 students.
What is the rank of Washtenaw ISD School District?
Washtenaw ISD School District is ranked #20 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Washtenaw ISD School District?
47% of Washtenaw ISD School District students are White, 22% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washtenaw ISD School District?
Washtenaw ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Washtenaw ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $130,456 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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