Enrollment
386
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ypsilanti, MI
Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education
Federal NCES profile for Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 268099008165
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Ypsilanti · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 61.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education has class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Ypsilanti, MI.
School address
District: Washtenaw Isd · Michigan
NCES ID 268099008165 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+58% 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
What stands out at Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education
Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Ypsilanti, Michigan, enrolling 386 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.6:1 is larger than about 95% of Michigan schools and 58% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 386 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 647 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #144.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and African American (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 193 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): Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.6:1 vs 17.7:1).
Washtenaw Isd also operates Washtenaw International High School (493 students) and Early College Alliance (454 students) alongside Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education.
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 Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education compares
Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.6:1 | ▲ 58% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▲ 13% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
27.6:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 95% in Michigan - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally 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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
How Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washtenaw International High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early College Alliance | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Young Adult Programs | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| High Point School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Progress Park | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education'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
- 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
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Actech High School
Standard public school
459 students 17.7:1 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 (~386 students)
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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 27.6:1, which is 58% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Ypsilanti, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education?
Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education rank among high schools in Ypsilanti?
By Resource Investment Index, Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education ranks #3 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 Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education a good school?
Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education, Washtenaw Isd also operates Washtenaw International High School (493 students), Early College Alliance (454 students), and Young Adult Programs (87 students). See the Washtenaw Isd district page for the complete list.
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