Enrollment
821
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ann Arbor, MI
Washtenaw Technical Middle College
Federal NCES profile for Washtenaw Technical Middle College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260016401005Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washtenaw Technical Middle College earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools.
- #7 of 7
- high schools in Ann Arbor · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 37.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Washtenaw Technical Middle College has class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washtenaw Technical Middle College ranks #7 of 7 high schools in Ann Arbor, MI.
School address
District: Washtenaw Technical Middle College · Michigan
NCES ID 260016401005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
37.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+113% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washtenaw Technical Middle College compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washtenaw Technical Middle College
Washtenaw Technical Middle College is a large charter high school in Ann Arbor, Michigan, enrolling 821 students.
Class loads run heavy: 37.3:1 is larger than about 98% of Michigan schools and 113% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 92% of state schools at 821 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 333 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #328, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 49/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 411 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Washtenaw Technical Middle College spends $8,823 per pupil, 35% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Ann Arbor's high schools, it stands alongside Correctional Services (3 students): Washtenaw Technical Middle College is larger than that campus by headcount.
Washtenaw Technical Middle College is a single-school charter district, so Washtenaw Technical Middle College operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Technical Middle College compares
Washtenaw Technical Middle College on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 37.3:1 | ▲ 113% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 45% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 821 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
821
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
37.3:1
students per teacher
- 113% above state mean
Top 98% in Michigan - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
60.7%
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.
Funding equity
$8,823
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 411 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 69.3%
African American 11.6%
Asian 7.7%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Washtenaw Technical Middle College is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washtenaw Technical Middle College, which includes Washtenaw Technical Middle College.
$8,823
Per student
-35%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.4%
State 98.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar high schools in Ann Arbor
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~821 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~37.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Washtenaw Technical Middle College
How many students attend Washtenaw Technical Middle College?
Washtenaw Technical Middle College has 821 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ann Arbor, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washtenaw Technical Middle College?
The student-teacher ratio at Washtenaw Technical Middle College is 37.3:1, which is 113% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 138% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washtenaw Technical Middle College?
29.8% of students at Washtenaw Technical Middle College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washtenaw Technical Middle College?
The largest demographic group at Washtenaw Technical Middle College is White at 69.3% of enrollment, in Ann Arbor, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washtenaw Technical Middle College?
Washtenaw Technical Middle College has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washtenaw Technical Middle College rank among high schools in Ann Arbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Washtenaw Technical Middle College ranks #7 of 7 high 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 high schools in Ann Arbor on the city page.
Is Washtenaw Technical Middle College a good school?
Washtenaw Technical Middle College earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of 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 Technical Middle College?
None; Washtenaw Technical Middle College is a single-school charter district, and Washtenaw Technical Middle College is its only campus.
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