Arbor Preparatory High School, or for short, Arbor Prep is a public, charter high school located in Ypsilanti. Arbor Preparatory High School is a comprehensive high school serving 9-12th grades. It has 285 students and 40 faculty members. The building's construction was finished in 2011, and opened the same year.
Serving 278 students in grades 9-12, Arbor Preparatory High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arbor Preparatory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Arbor Preparatory High School's student population of 278 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
278 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
2011
Colors
White, Green
Average Class Size
10 students
School Rankings
Arbor Preparatory High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arbor Preparatory High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1996 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
50%
18%
White
20%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Gators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arbor Preparatory High School's ranking?
Arbor Preparatory High School is ranked #1996 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Arbor Preparatory High School often compared to?
Arbor Preparatory High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huron High School, Washtenaw Technical Middle College by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arbor Preparatory High School?
The graduation rate of Arbor Preparatory High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Arbor Preparatory High School?
278 students attend Arbor Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Arbor Preparatory High School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arbor Preparatory High School?
Arbor Preparatory High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Arbor Preparatory High School offer ?
Arbor Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Arbor Preparatory High School part of?
Arbor Preparatory High School is part of Arbor Preparatory High School District.
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