Arts Academy in the Woods operates 1 public schools serving 316 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 327 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Macomb County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,020 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 9.0% local, 71.5% state, and 19.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 53/100, ranked #317 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
a 327:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 60.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 55.4% White, 28.7% African American, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.
Arts Academy in the Woods accounts for 100.0% of all Arts Academy in the Woods student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Arts Academy in the Woods-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
Arts Academy in the Woods has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 54.1% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch
free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.
Arts Academy in the Woods student-counselor ratio is 327:1 — 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 Arts Academy in the Woods is typically wider than the Arts Academy in the Woods-aggregate figure suggests.
Arts Academy in the Woods chronic absenteeism rate is 60.6% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)
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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.
How many schools are in Arts Academy in the Woods?
Arts Academy in the Woods has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 316 students.
How much does Arts Academy in the Woods spend per student?
Arts Academy in the Woods spends $13,020 per student. The district has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #317 in Michigan.
What is the average rent near Arts Academy in the Woods?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Macomb County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of Arts Academy in the Woods?
Arts Academy in the Woods students are 55.4% White, 28.7% African American, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Arts Academy in the Woods?
Arts Academy in the Woods has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #317 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.