- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ypsilanti, MI
Actech High School
Federal NCES profile for Actech High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263663008476
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Actech High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Ypsilanti · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 70.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Actech High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Actech High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Ypsilanti, MI.
School address
District: Ypsilanti Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263663008476 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Actech High School held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 263663008476 · Ypsilanti, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 17.7:1 · 70.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Ypsilanti Community Middle School (456 students)
Actech High School held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Actech High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Actech High School
459 students
- Ypsilanti Comm
Ypsilanti Community Middle School
456 students
- Ypsilanti Inte
Ypsilanti International Elementary School
416 students
- Estabrook Elem
Estabrook Elementary
357 students
- Erickson Eleme
Erickson Elementary
271 students
- Perry Early Le
Perry Early Learning Center
271 students
What this shows Actech High School reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How Actech High School compares
Actech High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.2% | ▲ 29% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Michigan - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
71.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,696
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 51.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.0%
White 10.5%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Actech High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Ypsilanti Community Schools reports $18,696 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Actech High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ypsilanti Community Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ypsilanti International Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Estabrook Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Erickson Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perry Early Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Actech High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Ypsilanti
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education
Alternative education program
386 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
Arbor Preparatory High School
Standard public school
278 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Ypsilanti Stemm Middle College
Standard public school
108 students 6.8:1 students per teacher
Wsc Academy Ypsilanti Campus
Alternative education program
34 students 34:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~459 students)
Frequently asked questions about Actech High School
How many students attend Actech High School?
Actech High School has 459 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ypsilanti, MI. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Actech High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Actech High School is 17.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Actech High School?
70.2% of students at Actech High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Actech High School?
The largest demographic group at Actech High School is African American at 51.9% of enrollment, in Ypsilanti, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Actech High School?
Actech High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Actech High School rank among high schools in Ypsilanti?
By Resource Investment Index, Actech High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Ypsilanti, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Ypsilanti on the city page.
What other schools are in Ypsilanti Community Schools?
Besides Actech High School, Ypsilanti Community Schools also operates Ypsilanti Community Middle School (456 students), Ypsilanti International Elementary School (416 students), and Estabrook Elementary (357 students). See the Ypsilanti Community Schools district page for the complete list.