Enrollment
454
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 268099008061
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 24/100 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
- 24
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Early College Alliance compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Early College Alliance
Early College Alliance is a mid-sized high school in Ypsilanti, Michigan, enrolling 454 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.2:1 is larger than about 93% of Michigan schools and 44% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 454 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 557 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #345.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 227 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Among Ypsilanti's high schools, it stands alongside Actech High School (459 students): Early College Alliance is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.2:1 vs 17.7:1).
Washtenaw Isd also operates Washtenaw International High School (493 students) and Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education (386 students) alongside Early College Alliance.
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 Early College Alliance compares
Early College Alliance on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
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 (~454 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, 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.
Is Early College Alliance a good school?
Early College Alliance earns 24/100 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. 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 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.
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