Enrollment
386
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 268099008165
Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education — Ypsilanti, MI
Federal NCES profile for Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 18
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Washtenaw Isd · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education reports 386 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 28% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 61.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 13% above the Michigan average and 18% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 193 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▲ 13% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 56% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
61.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 13% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 83% in Michigan — lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 193 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
Enrollment 386 Top 56% in Michigan — larger than 44% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 20.4:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 61.1% +13% vs state
NCES ID 268099008165
Student demographics
White 55.4%
African American 23.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 193:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 5.6:1
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 4.2:1
- Enrollment
- 20
- Students per teacher
- 4.3:1
Similar high schools in Ypsilanti
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Actech High School
Standard public school
459 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Arbor Preparatory High School
Standard public school
278 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Ypsilanti Stemm Middle College
Standard public school
108 students 7:1 students per teacher
Wsc Academy Ypsilanti Campus
Alternative education program
34 students 34:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education
How many students attend Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education?
Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education has 386 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ypsilanti, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education is 20.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education?
61.1% of students at Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education?
The largest demographic group at Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education is White at 55.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Ypsilanti, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education?
Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.