Enrollment
493
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ypsilanti, MI
Washtenaw International High School
Federal NCES profile for Washtenaw International High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 268099008147
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washtenaw International High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Ypsilanti · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 19.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Washtenaw International High School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washtenaw International High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Ypsilanti, MI.
School address
District: Washtenaw Isd · Michigan
NCES ID 268099008147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-17% 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
What stands out at Washtenaw International High School
Washtenaw International High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Ypsilanti, Michigan, enrolling 493 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.6% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 493 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 456 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #80.
Its student body is led by White (32%) and Asian (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 247 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 International High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 17.7:1).
Washtenaw Isd also operates Early College Alliance (454 students) and Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education (386 students) alongside Washtenaw International High 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 Washtenaw International High School compares
Washtenaw International High 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.6% | ▼ 64% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 27% in Michigan - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 75.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.8, Washtenaw International High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
How Washtenaw International High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early College Alliance | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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 Washtenaw International High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 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 (~493 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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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 14.5:1, which is 17% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% 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 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% of enrollment, in Ypsilanti, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washtenaw International High School?
Washtenaw International High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 International High School rank among high schools in Ypsilanti?
By Resource Investment Index, Washtenaw International High School ranks #1 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 Washtenaw International High School a good school?
Washtenaw International High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% 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 International High School, Washtenaw Isd also operates Early College Alliance (454 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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