Enrollment
459
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263663008476
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 22/100 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
- 22
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Actech High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Actech High School
Actech High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Ypsilanti, Michigan, enrolling 459 students.
At 17.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 459 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 497 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #176.
Its student body is led by African American (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 306 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 71.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Ypsilanti Community Schools spends $18,855 per pupil, 40% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 27.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 109 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 459 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Ypsilanti's high schools, it stands alongside Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education (386 students): Actech High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.7:1 vs 27.6:1).
Ypsilanti Community Schools also operates Ypsilanti Community Middle School (456 students) and Ypsilanti International Elementary School (416 students) alongside Actech High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Actech High School compares
Actech High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,855
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ypsilanti Community Schools, which includes Actech High School.
$18,855
Per student
+40%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.3%
State 32.2%
Federal 27.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~459 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Actech High School a good school?
Actech High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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