Is Arbor Preparatory High School a good school?

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

How many students attend Arbor Preparatory High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 289 students attended Arbor Preparatory High School.

What is the racial makeup of Arbor Preparatory High School?

Students at Arbor Preparatory High School are 49% African American, 20% White, 16% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.

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:
605^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,111

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 289

Racial breakdown:

African American:

49.5%

White:

19.7%

Hispanic:

15.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Arbor Preparatory High School ranks worse than 81.4% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.25. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Arbor Preparatory High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Student population at Arbor Preparatory High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (49.5%), White (19.7%), Hispanic (15.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arbor Preparatory High School is 12.7. (See more...)

Compare Arbor Preparatory High School employs 22.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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

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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
2014	81.31	116^th	799	85.5%
2015	90.17	60^th	832	92.8%
2016	56.95	355^th	852	58.3%
2017	46.54	411^th	835	50.8%
2018	55.36	353^rd	824	57.2%
2019	37.97	422^nd	666	36.6%
2021	30.84	404^th	561	28.0%
2022	32.68	406^th	531	23.5%
2023	33.57	486^th	735	33.9%
2024	19.25	605^th	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	86^th	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
2018	66.70	206^th	755	72.7%
2019	45.86	294^th	532	44.7%
2021	30.50	311^th	417	25.4%
2022	35.16	287^th	369	22.2%
2023	48.22	299^th	614	51.3%
2024	23.59	519^th	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
2018	61.86	250^th	710	64.8%
2019	18.77	468^th	554	15.5%
2021	17.69	411^th	462	11.0%
2023	30.61	425^th	611	30.4%
2024	27.86	445^th	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
2018	40.76	420^th	707	40.6%
2019	62.62	197^th	543	63.7%
2021	48.66	217^th	472	54.0%
2022	44.29	266^th	440	39.5%
2023	27.26	450^th	611	26.4%
2024	11.48	573^rd	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
2018	60.32	73^rd	254	71.3%
2019	66.85	44^th	147	70.1%
2021	54.22	27^th	59	54.2%
2023	61.41	46^th	170	72.9%
2024	37.94	108^th	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
2018	79.23	119^th	708	83.2%
2019	58.80	233^rd	582	60.0%
2022	68.24	155^th	492	68.5%
2023	29.73	455^th	647	29.7%
2024	79.34	94^th	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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, November 13, 2017

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	Total
2012	78	58	7	6	0	0	14	163
2013	170	133	18	17	1	0	21	360
2014	180	171	18	26	1	1	26	423
2015	174	167	17	28	1	1	23	411
2016	164	176	13	29	1	1	30	414
2017	132	164	10	29	0	1	27	363
2018	117	153	12	24	1	1	26	334
2019	91	152	10	31	2	1	26	313
2020	79	141	9	30	2	1	23	285
2021	84	182	8	31	3	0	24	332
2022	64	178	5	37	1	0	15	300
2023	66	152	6	29	1	0	26	280
2024	57	143	7	45	3	0	34	289

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
2024	289	22.6	12.7	65.1

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
2024	289	22.6	12.7	65.1

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 422^nd of 666 High schools	Ranks 486^th 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)	42.9	26.9	16%
11th Grade Social Studies (Arbor Preparatory High School)	42.9	26.9	16%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Arbor Preparatory High School)	45.2	46.4	1.2%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Arbor Preparatory High School)	45.2	46.4	1.2%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Arbor Preparatory High School)	26.2	17.4	8.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Arbor Preparatory High School)	26.2	17.4	8.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	36.3	29.9	6.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	313	280	10.5%
African American	152	152
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	10	6	40%
Hispanic	31	29	6.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	91	66	27.5%
Two or More Races	26	26
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.4%	55.7%	10.3%

Schools Near Arbor Preparatory High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Arbor Preparatory High School	Public, Charter	9-12	6800 Hitchingham Rd	Ypsilanti	48197	Washtenaw County	Arbor Preparatory High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(734) 961-9700	289	23	12.7	65.1%	57 (19.7%)	143 (49.5%)	45 (15.6%)	7 (2.4%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (11.8%)	19.2	605^th of 743 public high schools	18.6%		33.6	486^th of 735 public high schools	33.9%	119		32.8	10.9	19.4	23.8	$19,111	$1,278	$17,833
Lincoln Senior High School	Public	9-12	7425 Willis Rd	Ypsilanti	48197	Washtenaw County	Lincoln Consolidated School District	No	No	No	No	(734) 484-7004	888	46	19.1	46.7%	473 (53.3%)	257 (28.9%)	60 (6.8%)	9 (1.0%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	86 (9.7%)	35.7	462^nd of 743 public high schools	37.8%		32.7	494^th of 735 public high schools	32.8%	32		36.9	11.5	38.2	32.3	$17,173	$2,410	$14,763
Acce	Public, Magnet	6-12	1076 Ecorse Rd	Ypsilanti	48198	Washtenaw County	Ypsilanti Community Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(734) 221-1691	157	10	15.7	89.8%	28 (17.8%)	108 (68.8%)	4 (2.5%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (10.2%)								(n/a)						$00	$00	$00
Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education	Public, Virtual	8-12	301 W Michigan Ave	Ypsilanti	48197	Washtenaw County	Washtenaw Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	Yes	No	(734) 761-7027	347	12	28.9	61.1%	197 (56.8%)	77 (22.2%)	37 (10.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (9.8%)	27.5	529^th of 743 public high schools	28.8%		16.8	615^th of 735 public high schools	16.3%	86	23.5	31.1		26.2	28.3
Washtenaw International High School	Public	9-12	105 N Mansfield St	Ypsilanti	48197	Washtenaw County	Washtenaw Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(734) 994-8145	537	34	15.9	22.3%	173 (32.2%)	112 (20.9%)	45 (8.4%)	149 (27.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (10.6%)	97.5	14^th of 743 public high schools	98.1%		93.6	31^st of 735 public high schools	95.8%	17		84.6	62.6	61.8	72.4
Huron Valley Womens	Public	9-12	3511 Bemis Rd	Ypsilanti	48197	Washtenaw County	Michigan Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(734) 572-9900	3	0			0 (0.0%)	2 (66.7%)	1 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
ACTech High School	Public	9-12	2095 Packard Rd	Ypsilanti	48197	Washtenaw County	Ypsilanti Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 221-1001	469	25	18.6	67.4%	64 (13.6%)	232 (49.5%)	127 (27.1%)	9 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (7.5%)	3	739^th of 743 public high schools	0.5%		2.1	735^th of 735 public high schools	0.0%	4		6.7		4.0	7.1	$00	$00	$00
Ypsilanti STEMM Middle College	Public	9-12	2095 Packard Rd	Ypsilanti	48197	Washtenaw County	Ypsilanti Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 221-1001	118	18	6.7	75.4%	16 (13.6%)	75 (63.6%)	12 (10.2%)	3 (2.5%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (7.6%)	28.4	522^nd of 743 public high schools	29.7%		49.3	356^th of 735 public high schools	51.6%	166		40.0	24.0	24.0	16.0	$00	$00	$00
Early College Alliance	Public	9-12	220 King Hall	Ypsilanti	48197	Washtenaw County	Washtenaw Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(734) 487-4290	442	18	24.3	31.0%	218 (49.3%)	97 (21.9%)	45 (10.2%)	30 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (11.8%)	96.2	21^st of 743 public high schools	97.2%		92.4	39^th of 735 public high schools	94.7%	18		84.0	52.0	63.6	67.7
Washtenaw County Youth Center Educational Programs	Public	5-12	4125 Washtenaw Ave	Ann Arbor	48108	Washtenaw County	Washtenaw Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(734) 994-8100	17	4	4.8	82.4%	4 (23.5%)	12 (70.6%)	1 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

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