Summary:
Arbor Preparatory High School is the sole high school located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 280 students. The school's academic performance is a concern, with below-average proficiency rates on state assessments and a declining statewide ranking over the past few years. Additionally, the school faces challenges related to high poverty levels, chronic absenteeism, and a demographic composition that may be impacting student outcomes.
Academically, Arbor Preparatory High School ranks 605 out of 743 Michigan high schools, with only 19.4% of 11th graders 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. The school's performance has declined over the past three years, dropping from a statewide ranking of 406 in 2021-2022 to 605 in 2023-2024.
Demographic factors may also be contributing to the school's challenges. Arbor Preparatory High School has a high percentage of African American students (54.29%) and a relatively low percentage of White students (23.57%). Additionally, the school has a high poverty rate, with 55.71% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 41.3% is also a significant concern, as it can negatively impact student learning and academic outcomes.
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