Early College Alliance

Summary:

Early College Alliance is a high-performing public high school serving grades 9-12 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, with a student population of 451. This school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Early College Alliance stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with 84% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, compared to 51.3% statewide and 73% in the Washtenaw Independent School District (ISD). In SAT/Mathematics, 52% of 11th-graders were proficient or better, compared to 26.3% statewide and 46% in the Washtenaw ISD. The school's diverse student population, with 51% White, 20.84% African American, 9.31% Hispanic, and 8.87% Asian students, is notable compared to the surrounding schools. Early College Alliance also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking 1st out of 188 Michigan high schools for African American students, 10th out of 638 for White students, and 20th out of 654 for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Washtenaw International High School, which ranks 14th in the state, Early College Alliance ranks 21st, consistently outperforming in terms of test scores, graduation rates, and overall school rankings. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 25:1 may contribute to its exceptional academic performance, and its commitment to equity and inclusion is evident in its diverse student population and strong support for traditionally underserved student groups.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 220 King Hall
       Ypsilanti, MI  48197-2239


(734) 487-4290

District: Washtenaw Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
21st of 743 Michigan High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  25.0 Help
Number of students:  451

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.0%
African American:
20.8%
Two or more races:
10.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.4% Help


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Compare Details Early College Alliance ranks better than 97.2% of high schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Washtenaw Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.18. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51%), African American (20.8%), two or more races (10%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Early College Alliance is 25, which is the highest among 5 high schools in the Washtenaw Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Early College Alliance 21st of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Early College Alliance in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Early College Alliance

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Rank History for all students at Early College Alliance

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 95.67 4th 784 99.5%
2012 93.42 35th 773 95.5%
2013 98.56 6th 805 99.3%
2014 94.54 28th 799 96.5%
2015 94.71 25th 832 97.0%
2016 96.32 15th 852 98.2%
2017 95.92 21st 835 97.5%
2018 92.64 46th 824 94.4%
2019 95.10 26th 666 96.1%
2021 93.39 32nd 561 94.3%
2022 98.01 11th 531 97.9%
2023 92.45 39th 735 94.7%
2024 96.18 21st 743 97.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Early College Alliance

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 94.66 8th 110 92.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Early College Alliance

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.64 26th 755 96.6%
2019 83.18 67th 532 87.4%
2021 99.00 8th 417 98.1%
2022 99.17 6th 369 98.4%
2023 83.83 56th 614 90.9%
2024 96.09 20th 654 96.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Early College Alliance

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.28 54th 710 92.4%
2019 91.71 34th 554 93.9%
2021 92.67 26th 462 94.4%
2022 94.26 19th 416 95.4%
2023 91.82 29th 611 95.3%
2024 95.99 19th 619 96.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Early College Alliance

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.81 22nd 707 96.9%
2019 95.65 17th 543 96.9%
2021 89.69 40th 472 91.5%
2022 99.35 2nd 440 99.5%
2023 88.59 55th 611 91.0%
2024 93.12 34th 633 94.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Early College Alliance

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 35.59 50th 70 28.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Early College Alliance

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.20 36th 254 85.8%
2019 97.77 3rd 147 98.0%
2021 96.82 2nd 59 96.6%
2022 98.00 2nd 51 96.1%
2023 79.67 22nd 170 87.1%
2024 99.74 1st 188 99.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Early College Alliance

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.83 4th 201 98.0%
2023 84.48 20th 190 89.5%
2024 79.53 33rd 195 83.1%
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Rank History for White students at Early College Alliance

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.23 36th 708 94.9%
2019 92.66 34th 582 94.2%
2021 97.82 14th 516 97.3%
2022 98.40 5th 492 99.0%
2023 97.60 11th 647 98.3%
2024 98.54 10th 638 98.4%
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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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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, June 2, 2014

Open Quote Great program! Three of my kids went through it and they loved it. The resources available to the students are ridiculously plentiful and the ethic they build in the kids is invaluable for success in the rest of their lives. Who can beat two free years of college on top of all that?

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Enrollment information for Early College Alliance

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 187 62 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 260
2011 272 80 10 3 1 0 0 0 366
2012 300 83 10 3 2 0 1 0 399
2013 316 77 11 1 2 1 1 0 409
2014 325 79 13 5 2 1 16 0 441
2015 300 59 16 14 0 1 33 0 423
2016 268 74 25 17 1 0 41 0 426
2017 269 68 26 31 1 0 39 0 434
2018 259 71 29 33 1 0 35 0 428
2019 271 88 26 40 1 0 38 0 464
2020 259 95 37 31 1 0 41 0 464
2021 246 116 39 29 0 0 50 0 480
2022 239 104 41 36 0 0 44 0 464
2023 230 94 40 42 0 0 45 0 451

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 Early College Alliance

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 260 8.0 32.5 n/a
2011 366 n/a n/a 14.2
2012 399 n/a n/a 12.8
2013 409 n/a n/a 8.3
2014 441 9.0 49.0 10.2
2015 423 9.0 47.0 6.9
2016 426 10.0 42.6 11.5
2017 434 9.0 48.2 7.1
2018 428 11.0 38.9 21.5
2019 464 15.0 30.9 25.2
2020 464 17.0 27.2 22.4
2021 480 17.0 28.2 26.3
2022 464 15.0 30.9 29.1
2023 451 18.0 25.0 28.4

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 Early College Alliance

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 260 8.0 32.5 n/a
2011 366 n/a n/a 14.2
2012 399 n/a n/a 12.8
2013 409 n/a n/a 8.3
2014 441 9.0 49.0 10.2
2015 423 9.0 47.0 6.9
2016 426 10.0 42.6 11.5
2017 434 9.0 48.2 7.1
2018 428 11.0 38.9 21.5
2019 464 15.0 30.9 25.2
2020 464 17.0 27.2 22.4
2021 480 17.0 28.2 26.3
2022 464 15.0 30.9 29.1
2023 451 18.0 25.0 28.4

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.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Early College Alliance

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 26th of 666 High schoolsRanks 39th of 735 High schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Early College Alliance)67.755.7
 12%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Washtenaw Independent School District (Isd))61.752.4
 9.3%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Early College Alliance)86.777.9
 8.8%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Washtenaw Independent School District (Isd))78.671.9
 6.7%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Early College Alliance)64.153.8
 10.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Washtenaw Independent School District (Isd))55.746.1
 9.6%
   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 Students464451
 2.8%
African American8894
 6.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian2640
 53.8%
Hispanic4042
 5%
Pacific Islander00
White271230
 15.1%
Two or More Races3845
 18.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.2%28.4%
 3.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Early College Alliance

Students at Early College Alliance are 51% White, 21% African American, 10% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 9% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 451 students attended Early College Alliance.

Yes! Early College Alliance is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 21st of 743 Michigan high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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