ACTech High School

Summary:

ACTech High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, with a student population of 449 that is predominantly African American (around 60%) and Hispanic (around 20%). However, the school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in the state, facing significant challenges in academic performance, student engagement, and socioeconomic factors.

ACTech High School's academic performance is significantly below state and district averages, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 739 out of 743 high schools in Michigan. Its four-year graduation rate ranges from 81.5% to 85.5%, while its dropout rate is quite high, ranging from 4.5% to 15.2%. The school also has a very high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 29% to 78.4%, which is much higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, 71.05% of ACTech's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of low-socioeconomic status students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Arbor Preparatory High School and Ypsilanti STEMM Middle College, ACTech High School stands out as the lowest-performing in the region. The data also shows that African American and low-socioeconomic status students at ACTech perform significantly worse than their peers at the state and Ypsilanti Community Schools district levels, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to address these disparities.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2095 Packard Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197-1833

(734) 221-1001

District: Ypsilanti Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
739^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Feeder schools for ACTech High School:

Elementary:	Erickson Elementary
	Estabrook Elementary
	Ford Early Learning Center
	Holmes Elementary
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	Perry Early Learning Center
Middle:	Ypsilanti Community Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.6

Number of students: 469

Racial breakdown:

African American:

49.5%

Hispanic:

27.1%

White:

13.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details ACTech High School ranks worse than 99.5% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.97. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at ACTech 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 ACTech High School has the largest high school student body size in the Ypsilanti Community Schools District. Student population at ACTech High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (49.5%), Hispanic (27.1%), White (13.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Ypsilanti Community Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at ACTech High School is 18.6, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Ypsilanti Community Schools District! (See more...)

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Finance

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

ACTech High School:

SchoolDigger ranks ACTech High School 739^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See ACTech High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Ypsilanti Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Ypsilanti Community Schools 501^st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for ACTech High School

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Rank History for all students at ACTech High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	34.42	552^nd	832	33.7%
2016	10.16	715^th	852	16.1%
2017	7.76	690^th	835	17.4%
2018	7.09	744^th	824	9.7%
2019	2.82	655^th	666	1.7%
2023	2.07	735^th	735	0.0%
2024	2.97	739^th	743	0.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at ACTech High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	7.73	685^th	755	9.3%
2019	4.71	513^th	532	3.6%
2024	6.58	625^th	654	4.4%

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Rank History for Female students at ACTech High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	3.99	670^th	710	5.6%

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Rank History for Male students at ACTech High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	5.39	658^th	707	6.9%

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Rank History for African American students at ACTech High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	18.24	213^th	254	16.1%
2019	11.39	137^th	147	6.8%

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Rank History for White students at ACTech High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	4.59	656^th	708	7.3%

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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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Enrollment information for ACTech High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	132	393	7	29	4	2	7	574
2015	69	392	6	35	3	3	11	519
2016	61	374	3	33	2	1	12	486
2017	54	326	4	43	0	0	17	444
2018	84	369	3	66	0	0	22	544
2019	73	371	2	58	0	0	24	528
2020	84	326	4	73	1	0	36	524
2021	86	282	6	59	1	0	31	465
2022	65	244	4	76	1	0	36	426
2023	64	233	9	98	1	1	43	449
2024	64	232	9	127	1	1	35	469

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 ACTech High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	574	34.6	16.5	64.5
2015	519	39.0	13.3	76.5
2016	486	43.0	11.3	78
2017	444	34.5	12.8	78.4
2018	544	35.5	15.3	80.1
2019	528	34.1	15.4	63.4
2020	524	32.6	16.0	72.3
2021	465	25.6	18.1	78.3
2022	426	32.0	13.3	76.5
2023	449	26.5	16.9	71
2024	469	25.2	18.6	67.4

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 ACTech High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	574	34.6	16.5	64.5
2015	519	39.0	13.3	76.5
2016	486	43.0	11.3	78
2017	444	34.5	12.8	78.4
2018	544	35.5	15.3	80.1
2019	528	34.1	15.4	63.4
2020	524	32.6	16.0	72.3
2021	465	25.6	18.1	78.3
2022	426	32.0	13.3	76.5
2023	449	26.5	16.9	71
2024	469	25.2	18.6	67.4

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 ACTech High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,902 (9.9%)	$17,344 (90.1%)	$19,245
2020	$2,050 (16.5%)	$10,351 (83.5%)	$12,400
2021	$1,934 (12.5%)	$13,501 (87.5%)	$15,435
2022	$9,679 (41.7%)	$13,509 (58.3%)	$23,188
2023	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on ACTech 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)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 655^th of 666 High schools	Ranks 735^th of 735 High schools	1.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ACTech High School)	18.7	8.9	9.8%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Ypsilanti Community Schools)	18.3	18.4	0.1%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	528	449	15%
African American	371	233	37.2%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	9	350%
Hispanic	58	98	69%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	73	64	12.3%
Two or More Races	24	43	79.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.4%	71%	7.6%

Schools Near ACTech 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
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
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
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 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 Technical Middle College	Public, Charter	9-12	4800 E Huron River Dr	Ann Arbor	48105	Washtenaw County	Washtenaw Technical Middle College	Yes	No	No	No	(734) 973-3410	792	22	35.5	31.3%	558 (70.5%)	96 (12.1%)	17 (2.1%)	63 (8.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (6.9%)	87.3	75^th of 743 public high schools	89.9%		90.8	44^th of 735 public high schools	94.0%	31		85.3	57.6	46.6	49.1	$8,941	$578	$8,363
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)
Correctional Services	Public	9-12	2201 Hogback Rd	Ann Arbor	48108	Washtenaw County	Ann Arbor Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 994-2223	4	0	20.0		1 (25.0%)	2 (50.0%)	1 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)						$4,827	$455	$4,372
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about ACTech High School

Is ACTech High School a good school?

ACTech High School ranks in the bottom 0.5% of Michigan high schools.

What is the racial makeup of ACTech High School?

Students at ACTech High School are 49% African American, 27% Hispanic, 14% White, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into ACTech High School?

ACTech High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Erickson Elementary
Elementary : Estabrook Elementary
Elementary : Ford Early Learning Center
Elementary : Holmes Elementary
Elementary : Perry Early Learning Center
Middle : Ypsilanti Community Middle School

What district is ACTech High School in?

Ypsilanti Community Schools

How many students attend ACTech High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 469 students attended ACTech High School.

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