- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ypsilanti, MI
Early College Alliance
Federal NCES profile for Early College Alliance, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 268099008061
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early College Alliance earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Ypsilanti · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Early College Alliance has class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early College Alliance ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Ypsilanti, MI.
School address
District: Washtenaw Isd · Michigan
NCES ID 268099008061 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Early College Alliance held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 268099008061 · Ypsilanti, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
454 enr · 25.2:1 · 26.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Washtenaw International High School (493 students)
Early College Alliance held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Early College Alliance in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washtenaw Inte
Washtenaw International High School
493 students
- This school
Early College Alliance
454 students
- Washtenaw Alli
Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education
386 students
- Young Adult Pr 87
Young Adult Programs
87 students
- High Point Sch 51
High Point School
51 students
- Progress Park 20
Progress Park
20 students
What this shows Early College Alliance reports 454 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early College Alliance compares
Early College Alliance 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 | 25.2:1 | ▲ 44% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 51% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.2:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.2:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 93% in Michigan - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.0%
African American 25.3%
Two or More 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Asian 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Early College Alliance is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
How Early College Alliance Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washtenaw International High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Young Adult Programs | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| High Point School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Progress Park | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early College Alliance's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 5.4:1
- Resource Index
- 78/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 4.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 20
- Students per teacher
- 3.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar high schools in Ypsilanti
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Actech High School
Standard public school
459 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~454 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early College Alliance
How many students attend Early College Alliance?
Early College Alliance has 454 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ypsilanti, MI. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early College Alliance?
The student-teacher ratio at Early College Alliance is 25.2:1, which is 44% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early College Alliance?
26.8% of students at Early College Alliance are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early College Alliance?
The largest demographic group at Early College Alliance is White at 46.0% of enrollment, in Ypsilanti, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early College Alliance?
Early College Alliance has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Early College Alliance rank among high schools in Ypsilanti?
By Resource Investment Index, Early College Alliance ranks #3 of 3 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 Washtenaw Isd?
Besides Early College Alliance, Washtenaw Isd also operates Washtenaw International High School (493 students), Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education (386 students), and Young Adult Programs (87 students). See the Washtenaw Isd district page for the complete list.