Enrollment
51
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ann Arbor, MI
High Point School
Federal NCES profile for High Point School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 268099000733
👥 S:T ratio 82
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High Point School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #6 of 8
- schools in Ann Arbor · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
High Point School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High Point School ranks #6 of 8 schools in Ann Arbor, MI.
School address
District: Washtenaw Isd · Michigan
NCES ID 268099000733 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-74% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How High Point School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at High Point School
High Point School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Ann Arbor, Michigan, enrolling 51 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4.6:1, High Point School is leaner than roughly 98% of Michigan schools and 74% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.2% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Michigan schools, with 51 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 76 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #45.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Ann Arbor's public schools, it stands alongside Washtenaw Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program (4 students): High Point School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Washtenaw Isd also operates Washtenaw International High School (493 students) and Early College Alliance (454 students) alongside High Point 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 High Point School compares
High Point 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 | 4.6:1 | ▼ 74% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▼ 4% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 51 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.6:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
51
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.6:1
students per teacher
- 74% below state mean
Top 2% in Michigan - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
64.7%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 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 51.0%
African American 19.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 11.8%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, High Point School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
How High Point School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washtenaw International High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early College Alliance | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Young Adult Programs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Progress Park | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High Point School'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
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
- 20
- Students per teacher
- 3.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar other schools in Ann Arbor
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~51 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about High Point School
How many students attend High Point School?
High Point School has 51 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Ann Arbor, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Point School?
The student-teacher ratio at High Point School is 4.6:1, which is 74% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 71% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at High Point School?
52.2% of students at High Point School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High Point School?
The largest demographic group at High Point School is White at 51.0% of enrollment, in Ann Arbor, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High Point School?
High Point School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does High Point School rank among schools in Ann Arbor?
By Resource Investment Index, High Point School ranks #6 of 8 schools in Ann Arbor, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ann Arbor on the city page.
Is High Point School a good school?
High Point School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% 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 High Point School, Washtenaw Isd also operates Washtenaw International High School (493 students), Early College Alliance (454 students), and Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education (386 students). See the Washtenaw Isd district page for the complete list.
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