Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education

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Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education ranks 529 th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education is a public virtual high school serving grades 8-12 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, with an enrollment of 285 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a high percentage of students from low-income families.

Academically, Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Michigan high schools, with significantly lower performance on state assessments compared to the district and state averages. While the school's special education students perform well, there are significant achievement gaps across other student subgroups, with White students performing relatively better than African American and low socioeconomic status students. The school's performance lags behind nearby high-performing schools, such as Early College Alliance and Washtenaw International High School, which consistently rank in the top 5-10% of Michigan high schools.

The data suggests that Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education is a struggling school, with chronic absenteeism potentially contributing to its academic challenges. Addressing the underlying issues, such as providing targeted support for underperforming student groups, may be crucial for improving the school's outcomes. The school's performance is consistently lower than the Washtenaw Independent School District and the state of Michigan as a whole, indicating that the school may be facing significant challenges in delivering a high-quality education to its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public, Virtual 8-12

301 W Michigan Ave
Ypsilanti, MI 48197-5450

(734) 761-7027

District: Washtenaw Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
529^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 20.3

Number of students: 285

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.7%

African American:

24.2%

Two or more races:

10.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education ranks worse than 71.2% of high schools in Michigan. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Washtenaw Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.47. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (54.7%), African American (24.2%), two or more races (10.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education is 20.3. 3 high schools in the Washtenaw Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education employs 14 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education 529^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education

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Rank History for all students at Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2013	15.68	648^th	805	19.5%
2014	35.77	531^st	799	33.5%
2015	39.56	517^th	832	37.9%
2016	32.43	546^th	852	35.9%
2017	20.50	576^th	835	31.0%
2018	23.93	591^st	824	28.3%
2019	12.08	579^th	666	13.1%
2021	28.32	424^th	561	24.4%
2023	16.84	615^th	735	16.3%
2024	27.47	529^th	743	28.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	22.02	90^th	105	14.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	48.13	126^th	315	60.0%
2024	95.66	5^th	130	96.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	18.33	586^th	755	22.4%
2019	7.59	499^th	532	6.2%
2023	10.30	568^th	614	7.5%
2024	17.34	559^th	654	14.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	7.96	619^th	710	12.8%
2019	12.53	490^th	554	11.6%
2023	16.46	517^th	611	15.4%
2024	21.89	480^th	619	22.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	27.39	514^th	707	27.3%
2019	10.32	498^th	543	8.3%
2023	16.05	523^rd	611	14.4%
2024	23.56	500^th	633	21.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	11.40	233^rd	254	8.3%

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Rank History for White students at Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	15.85	585^th	708	17.4%
2019	15.87	511^th	582	12.2%
2023	18.07	552^nd	647	14.7%
2024	43.03	358^th	638	43.9%

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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 Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	71	92	1	6	0	0	170
2012	187	182	5	8	3	5	390
2013	197	129	4	8	8	1	347
2014	147	82	2	17	4	15	267
2015	152	89	0	11	3	22	277
2016	162	75	1	14	2	25	279
2017	160	68	2	16	2	30	278
2018	159	78	2	14	2	29	284
2019	169	53	1	19	0	15	257
2020	184	66	2	18	0	19	289
2021	143	52	2	11	0	21	229
2022	142	61	3	19	0	26	251
2023	156	69	3	28	0	29	285

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 Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	170	n/a	n/a	45.3
2012	390	n/a	n/a	58.5
2013	347	n/a	n/a	49.6
2014	267	n/a	n/a	59.2
2015	277	3.0	92.3	53.4
2016	279	5.0	55.8	46.2
2017	278	13.2	21.0	37.8
2018	284	18.3	15.5	62.3
2019	257	19.6	13.1	57.6
2020	289	20.4	14.1	55.7
2021	229	13.5	16.9	62.9
2022	251	13.5	18.5	59
2023	285	14.0	20.3	62.8

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 Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	170	n/a	n/a	45.3
2012	390	n/a	n/a	58.5
2013	347	n/a	n/a	49.6
2014	267	n/a	n/a	59.2
2015	277	3.0	92.3	53.4
2016	279	5.0	55.8	46.2
2017	278	13.2	21.0	37.8
2018	284	18.3	15.5	62.3
2019	257	19.6	13.1	57.6
2020	289	20.4	14.1	55.7
2021	229	13.5	16.9	62.9
2022	251	13.5	18.5	59
2023	285	14.0	20.3	62.8

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 Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education

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 579^th of 666 High schools	Ranks 615^th of 735 High schools	3.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education)	22.1	21.9	0.2%
11th Grade Social Studies (Washtenaw Independent School District (Isd))	61.7	52.4	9.3%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education)	37.3	29	8.3%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Washtenaw Independent School District (Isd))	78.6	71.9	6.7%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education)	6	8.1	2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Washtenaw Independent School District (Isd))	55.7	46.1	9.6%
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	257	285	10.9%
African American	53	69	30.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	19	28	47.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	169	156	7.7%
Two or More Races	15	29	93.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.6%	62.8%	5.2%

Schools Near Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education

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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
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	285	14	20.3	62.8%	156 (54.7%)	69 (24.2%)	28 (9.8%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (10.2%)	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
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	451	18	25.0	28.4%	230 (51.0%)	94 (20.8%)	42 (9.3%)	40 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (10.0%)	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 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	540	35	15.6	20.9%	203 (37.6%)	92 (17.0%)	49 (9.1%)	141 (26.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (10.0%)	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
Acce	Public, Magnet	6-12	1076 Ecorse Rd	Ypsilanti	48198	Washtenaw County	Ypsilanti Community Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(734) 221-1691	156	8	19.5	84.0%	20 (12.8%)	112 (71.8%)	5 (3.2%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (10.9%)								(n/a)						$00	$00	$00
ACTech High School	Public	9-12	2095 Packard Rd	Ypsilanti	48197	Washtenaw County	Ypsilanti Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 221-1001	449	27	16.9	71.0%	64 (14.3%)	233 (51.9%)	98 (21.8%)	9 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (9.6%)	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	112	16	7.0	67.0%	19 (17.0%)	70 (62.5%)	8 (7.1%)	2 (1.8%)	3 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (8.9%)	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 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	776	23	33.9	31.2%	550 (70.9%)	92 (11.9%)	8 (1.0%)	67 (8.6%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (7.2%)	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	15	4	4.2	80.0%	4 (26.7%)	10 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.7%)								(n/a)
Correctional Services	Public	9-12	2201 Hogback Rd	Ann Arbor	48105	Washtenaw County	Ann Arbor Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 994-2223	3	0	15.0		0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)						$4,827	$455	$4,372
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	280	18	15.9	55.7%	66 (23.6%)	152 (54.3%)	29 (10.4%)	6 (2.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (9.3%)	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 Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education

What is the racial makeup of Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education?

Students at Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education are 55% White, 24% African American, 10% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education?

In the 2022-23 school year, 285 students attended Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education.

What district is Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education in?

Washtenaw Independent School District (Isd)

Is Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education a good school?

Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education ranks 529^th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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