Arbor Preparatory High School

Summary:

Arbor Preparatory High School is a public charter high school located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, serving approximately 280 students in grades 9-12. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 23.57% White, 54.29% African American, 10.36% Hispanic, 2.14% Asian, and 9.29% two or more races.

While Arbor Preparatory High School aims to provide a quality education, it has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 19.4% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in M-Step/Science, 23.8% in M-Step/Social Studies, 32.8% in SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and 10.9% in SAT/Mathematics, significantly lower than the state averages. Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 81.0% to 88.7% over the past five years, which is lower than the state average, and its dropout rate has fluctuated between 4.2% and 13.5%, higher than the state average. Arbor Preparatory High School has also experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 30.7% to 55.2% over the past five years, indicating a potential issue with student engagement and attendance.

Compared to nearby high-performing schools, such as Washtenaw International High School and Early College Alliance, Arbor Preparatory High School's academic performance and other key metrics are generally lower. While the school's African American students and White students have performed relatively well compared to their peers in the state, the school's female students, male students, and students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds have struggled, ranking in the bottom half or bottom quarter of Michigan high schools. Addressing the root causes of the school's underperformance, such as improving instructional practices, increasing student support services, and fostering a positive school climate, could be crucial in helping Arbor Preparatory High School improve its outcomes and better serve its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 6800 Hitchingham Rd
       Ypsilanti, MI  48197


(734) 961-9700

District: Arbor Preparatory High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
605th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,111 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  280

Racial breakdown:

African American:
54.3%
White:
23.6%
Hispanic:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Arbor Preparatory High School ranks worse than 81.4% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.25. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Arbor Preparatory High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (54.3%), White (23.6%), Hispanic (10.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arbor Preparatory High School is 15.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arbor Preparatory High School is $19,111.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Arbor Preparatory High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Arbor Preparatory High School 605th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Arbor Preparatory High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Arbor Preparatory High School 531st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Arbor Preparatory High School

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Rank History for all students at Arbor Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 81.31 116th 799 85.5%
2015 90.17 60th 832 92.8%
2016 56.95 355th 852 58.3%
2017 46.54 411th 835 50.8%
2018 55.36 353rd 824 57.2%
2019 37.97 422nd 666 36.6%
2021 30.84 404th 561 28.0%
2022 32.68 406th 531 23.5%
2023 33.57 486th 735 33.9%
2024 19.25 605th 743 18.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Arbor Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.18 86th 315 72.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Arbor Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.70 206th 755 72.7%
2019 45.86 294th 532 44.7%
2021 30.50 311th 417 25.4%
2022 35.16 287th 369 22.2%
2023 48.22 299th 614 51.3%
2024 23.59 519th 654 20.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Arbor Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.86 250th 710 64.8%
2019 18.77 468th 554 15.5%
2021 17.69 411th 462 11.0%
2023 30.61 425th 611 30.4%
2024 27.86 445th 619 28.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Arbor Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.76 420th 707 40.6%
2019 62.62 197th 543 63.7%
2021 48.66 217th 472 54.0%
2022 44.29 266th 440 39.5%
2023 27.26 450th 611 26.4%
2024 11.48 573rd 633 9.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Arbor Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.32 73rd 254 71.3%
2019 66.85 44th 147 70.1%
2021 54.22 27th 59 54.2%
2023 61.41 46th 170 72.9%
2024 37.94 108th 188 42.6%
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Rank History for White students at Arbor Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.23 119th 708 83.2%
2019 58.80 233rd 582 60.0%
2022 68.24 155th 492 68.5%
2023 29.73 455th 647 29.7%
2024 79.34 94th 638 85.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Monday, November 13, 2017

Open Quote Arbor Prep has no consistency with the administration and teachers and what they are teaching the kids. When your kid gets to college, they will find out all that they were not taught what they should have Teachers do not stay, and many would rather be the kids "friend" than teacher. There is a lot of tension in the school. Not a good school at all. I am embarrassed that this is considered a charter school as charter schools are suppose to maintain a high level of quality. This school caused quite a bit of problems with my kids as they lost their love of learning and their smile. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Arbor Preparatory High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 78 58 7 6 0 0 14 0 163
2013 170 133 18 17 1 0 21 0 360
2014 180 171 18 26 1 1 26 0 423
2015 174 167 17 28 1 1 23 0 411
2016 164 176 13 29 1 1 30 0 414
2017 132 164 10 29 0 1 27 0 363
2018 117 153 12 24 1 1 26 0 334
2019 91 152 10 31 2 1 26 0 313
2020 79 141 9 30 2 1 23 0 285
2021 84 182 8 31 3 0 24 0 332
2022 64 178 5 37 1 0 15 0 300
2023 66 152 6 29 1 0 26 0 280

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Arbor Preparatory High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 163 9.0 18.1 27.6
2013 360 18.4 19.5 32.5
2014 423 22.8 18.5 32.4
2015 411 19.0 21.6 29.7
2016 414 21.0 19.7 30
2017 363 19.9 18.2 32
2018 334 19.8 16.8 44.3
2019 313 17.5 17.8 45.4
2020 285 13.9 20.4 53.3
2021 332 13.4 24.6 54.2
2022 300 17.9 16.7 60.3
2023 280 17.5 15.9 55.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Arbor Preparatory High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 163 9.0 18.1 27.6
2013 360 18.4 19.5 32.5
2014 423 22.8 18.5 32.4
2015 411 19.0 21.6 29.7
2016 414 21.0 19.7 30
2017 363 19.9 18.2 32
2018 334 19.8 16.8 44.3
2019 313 17.5 17.8 45.4
2020 285 13.9 20.4 53.3
2021 332 13.4 24.6 54.2
2022 300 17.9 16.7 60.3
2023 280 17.5 15.9 55.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Arbor Preparatory High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $849 (6.8%) $11,720 (93.2%) $12,569
2020 $800 (6.3%) $11,932 (93.7%) $12,732
2021 $923 (7.7%) $11,045 (92.3%) $11,968
2022 $2,114 (13.1%) $14,046 (86.9%) $16,160
2023 $1,278 (6.7%) $17,833 (93.3%) $19,111

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Arbor Preparatory High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 422nd of 666 High schoolsRanks 486th of 735 High schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Arbor Preparatory High School)42.926.9
 16%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Arbor Preparatory High School)42.926.9
 16%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Arbor Preparatory High School)45.246.4
 1.2%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Arbor Preparatory High School)45.246.4
 1.2%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Arbor Preparatory High School)26.217.4
 8.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Arbor Preparatory High School)26.217.4
 8.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students313280
 10.5%
African American152152
American Indian21
 50%
Asian106
 40%
Hispanic3129
 6.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White9166
 27.5%
Two or More Races2626
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.4%55.7%
 10.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 280 students attended Arbor Preparatory High School.

Students at Arbor Preparatory High School are 54% African American, 24% White, 10% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Arbor Preparatory High School ranks in the bottom 18.6% of Michigan high schools.


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