Ann Arbor Public Schools

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Ann Arbor, Michigan - 32 schools

An equity score of 65/100 ranks Ann Arbor Public Schools #124 of 707 districts in Michigan (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $17,642 per pupil, Ann Arbor Public Schools ranks #61 of 821 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending (Michigan districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

17,026
Total Enrollment
32
Schools
$17,642
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Ann Arbor Public Schools operates 32 public schools serving 17,026 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 19 elementary, 6 high, 5 middle, 2 combined schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Washtenaw County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,642 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the top 83 of 821 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending. See how Michigan compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 56.1% local, 34.4% state, and 9.5% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 65/100, ranked #124 of 707 in Michigan against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 4 of 32 schools offering Advanced Placement (73 AP courses district-wide), a 286:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 28.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 48.8% White, 13.5% African American, 12.6% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Huron High School, with a diversity index of 77.0/100.

Its largest campus is Huron High School, enrolling 1,696 students (10% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Correctional Services, at 3 students, a 565x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Ann Arbor Public Schools school enrollment varies 565× across entities

Ann Arbor Public Schools school enrollment ranges from 3 students (lowest) to 1,696 students (highest), a spread of 1,693 students. That ratio is an extreme outlier spread — among the widest gaps observed anywhere in this dataset. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Ann Arbor Public Schools student-counselor ratio is 286:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Ann Arbor Public Schools is typically wider than the Ann Arbor Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Ann Arbor Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 28.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Ann Arbor Public Schools is typically wider than the Ann Arbor Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

9.5%
Federal
34.4%
State
56.1%
Local

Funding Equity

65
Equity Score
124 / 707
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 32 schools in Ann Arbor Public Schools.

White 48.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
African American 13.5%
Asian 11.5%
Multiracial 13.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 64.7/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Ann Arbor Public Schools's schools, above the Michigan average of 36.2.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Huron High School 77.0
  2. 2 Scarlett Middle School 75.3
  3. 3 Clifford E Bryant Comm School 74.4
  4. 4 Carpenter School 73.7
  5. 5 Mary D Mitchell School 73.4

Programs & Resources

4 / 32
Schools with AP
73 AP courses total
286:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
28.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Ann Arbor Public Schools

School Enrollment
Huron High School
1,696
Pioneer High School
1,671
Skyline High School
1,237
Slauson Middle School
729
Clague Middle School
696
Tappan Middle School
695
Forsythe Middle School
635
Scarlett Middle School
616
Ann Arbor Steam at Northside School
614
Community High School
513
Martin Luther King Elem School
511
Ann Arbor Open at Mack School
508
Thurston Elementary School
506
Burns Park Elementary School
477
Wines Elementary School
465
Uriah H Lawton School
422
John Allen School
401
Haisley Elementary School
400
Mary D Mitchell School
372
Carpenter School
363
Eberwhite School
353
Logan Elementary School
349
Bach Elementary School
334
Dicken Elementary School
320
Abbot School
315
Angell School
294
Lakewood Elementary School
258
Pittsfield School
230
Pattengill School
206
Clifford E Bryant Comm School
200
Pathways to Success Academic Campus
162
Correctional Services
3

How Ann Arbor Public Schools Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Michigan districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Rochester Community School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Chippewa Valley Schools Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Dearborn City School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Grand Rapids Public Schools Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Ann Arbor Public Schools's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Ann Arbor Public Schools?

Ann Arbor Public Schools has 32 schools, including 6 high, 5 middle, 19 elementary, 2 combined. Total enrollment is 17,026 students.

How much does Ann Arbor Public Schools spend per student?

Ann Arbor Public Schools spends $17,642 per student. The district has an equity score of 65/100, ranking #124 in Michigan.

What is the demographic composition of Ann Arbor Public Schools?

Ann Arbor Public Schools students are 48.8% White, 13.5% African American, 12.6% Hispanic or Latino, 11.5% Asian, averaged across 32 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Ann Arbor Public Schools?

Ann Arbor Public Schools has an equity score of 65/100, ranking #124 out of 707 districts in Michigan.