Enrollment
493
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 268099008147
Washtenaw International High School — Ypsilanti, MI
Federal NCES profile for Washtenaw International High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 36
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
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)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washtenaw International High School 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 International High School reports 493 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 0% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 19.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 64% below the Michigan average and 62% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 247 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 International High School 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.6% | ▼ 64% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 73% | — | — |
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
19.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 64% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
— 13% below state mean
Top 37% in Michigan — lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 247 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 493 Top 73% in Michigan — larger than 27% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 15.9:1 -13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 19.6% -64% vs state
NCES ID 268099008147
Student demographics
White 31.6%
Asian 28.4%
African American 20.5%
Two or More 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Largest group: White at 31.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 247:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 5
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
- 5.6:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 4.3:1
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Frequently asked questions about Washtenaw International High School
How many students attend Washtenaw International High School?
Washtenaw International High School has 493 students enrolled. It is a high school in YPSILANTI, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washtenaw International High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washtenaw International High School is 15.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washtenaw International High School?
19.6% of students at Washtenaw International High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washtenaw International High School?
The largest demographic group at Washtenaw International High School is White at 31.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in YPSILANTI, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washtenaw International High School?
Washtenaw International High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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.