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Early College Alliance

Public Grades 9-12

38^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 739 Michigan High Schools

Better than 95% of Michigan high schools

Summary

Early College Alliance is a public high school located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 442 students. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Early College Alliance's academic performance is truly impressive. The school outperforms the Washtenaw Independent School District (ISD) and the state of Michigan in standardized test scores, such as M-Step and SAT. For example, in 2024-2025, the school had 57.8% proficiency in M-Step/Science and 62.9% proficiency in M-Step/Social Studies, compared to 49.2% and 56.3% for the Washtenaw ISD, respectively. The school's SAT performance is particularly impressive, with 85.6% proficiency in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and 49.2% proficiency in Mathematics, significantly higher than the Washtenaw ISD and the state.

What sets Early College Alliance apart is its ability to serve diverse student populations at a high level. The school ranks highly for African American, Hispanic, White, and Multi-racial students, as well as for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. This demonstrates the school's commitment to equity and its effective strategies to support the academic success of traditionally underserved student groups. Compared to nearby schools, such as Huron High School and Arbor Preparatory High School, Early College Alliance maintains a significant academic advantage, making it a standout institution in the Ypsilanti and Michigan education landscape.

454

Students ?

24.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

39.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

220 King Hall
Ypsilanti, MI 48197-2239

(734) 487-4290

District: Washtenaw Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.0%

African American:

25.3%

Two or more races:

12.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 97th percentile in 2015 → 95th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (64% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 5% of Michigan high schools

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (89% vs 28% Michigan)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 24 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school64%

District avg57%

Michigan avg40%

38^th of 739

Michigan public high schools ?

Top 5%▼ down 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3High Schools in the Washtenaw Independent School District (Isd)

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	93.6	38 of 739	94.9%	★★★★★
2024	96.2	21 of 743	97.2%	★★★★★
2023	92.4	39 of 735	94.7%	★★★★★
2022	98.0	11 of 531	97.9%	★★★★★
2021	93.4	32 of 561	94.3%	★★★★★
2019	95.1	26 of 666	96.1%	★★★★★
2018	92.6	46 of 824	94.4%	★★★★★
2017	95.9	21 of 835	97.5%	★★★★★
2016	96.3	15 of 852	98.2%	★★★★★
2015	94.7	25 of 832	97.0%	★★★★★
2014	94.5	28 of 799	96.5%	★★★★★
2013	98.6	6 of 805	99.3%	★★★★★
2012	93.4	35 of 773	95.5%	★★★★★
2011	95.7	4 of 784	99.5%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	97.3	4 of 192	97.9%	★★★★★
2024	99.7	1 of 188	99.5%	★★★★★
2023	79.7	22 of 170	87.1%	★★★★☆
2022	98.0	2 of 51	96.1%	★★★★★
2021	96.8	2 of 59	96.6%	★★★★★
2019	97.8	3 of 147	98.0%	★★★★★
2018	77.2	36 of 254	85.8%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2024	35.6	50 of 70	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	88.6	49 of 629	92.2%	★★★★★
2024	96.0	19 of 619	96.9%	★★★★★
2023	91.8	29 of 611	95.3%	★★★★★
2022	94.3	19 of 416	95.4%	★★★★★
2021	92.7	26 of 462	94.4%	★★★★★
2019	91.7	34 of 554	93.9%	★★★★★
2018	88.3	54 of 710	92.4%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	87.7	22 of 203	89.2%	★★★★☆
2024	79.5	33 of 195	83.1%	★★★★☆
2023	84.5	20 of 190	89.5%	★★★★☆
2018	97.8	4 of 201	98.0%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	91.2	34 of 635	94.6%	★★★★★
2024	96.1	20 of 654	96.9%	★★★★★
2023	83.8	56 of 614	90.9%	★★★★★
2022	99.2	6 of 369	98.4%	★★★★★
2021	99.0	8 of 417	98.1%	★★★★★
2019	83.2	67 of 532	87.4%	★★★★☆
2018	92.6	26 of 755	96.6%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	95.4	18 of 628	97.1%	★★★★★
2024	93.1	34 of 633	94.6%	★★★★★
2023	88.6	55 of 611	91.0%	★★★★★
2022	99.4	2 of 440	99.5%	★★★★★
2021	89.7	40 of 472	91.5%	★★★★★
2019	95.6	17 of 543	96.9%	★★★★★
2018	94.8	22 of 707	96.9%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	91.7	11 of 127	91.3%	★★★★★
2023	94.7	8 of 110	92.7%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	96.7	13 of 639	98.0%	★★★★★
2024	98.5	10 of 638	98.4%	★★★★★
2023	97.6	11 of 647	98.3%	★★★★★
2022	98.4	5 of 492	99.0%	★★★★★
2021	97.8	14 of 516	97.3%	★★★★★
2019	92.7	34 of 582	94.2%	★★★★★
2018	93.2	36 of 708	94.9%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)98th percentile+3 vs school

African American (2025)98th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2025)97th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)95th percentile~ school

Female (2025)92nd percentile-3 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)91st percentile-4 vs school

Hispanic (2025)89th percentile-6 vs school

Asian (2024)29th percentile-69 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2024-2025) ?

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing86%+30 vs state

Social Studies63%+21 vs state

Science58%+23 vs state

Mathematics49%+22 vs state

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by a parent
Monday, June 2, 2014

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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Schools Near Early College Alliance

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSAT English Language Arts (2025)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2025)	SAT Mathematics (2025)	M-Step Science (2025)		M-Step Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 8th 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
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	454	19	24.2	39.4%	209 (46.0%)	115 (25.3%)	46 (10.1%)	27 (5.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (12.3%)	93.6	38^th of 739 public high schools	94.9%		96.2	21^st of 743 public high schools	97.2%	17		85.6	49.2		57.8	62.9
Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education	Public, Virtual	7-12	301 W Michigan Ave	Ypsilanti	48197	Washtenaw County	Washtenaw Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	Yes	No	(734) 761-7027	386	15	26.1	80.1%	214 (55.4%)	91 (23.6%)	40 (10.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (10.4%)	23.1	558^th of 739 public high schools	24.5%		27.5	529^th of 743 public high schools	28.8%	29	45.5	47.4	5.3	30.0	19.4	25.0
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	493	26	18.8	20.5%	156 (31.6%)	101 (20.5%)	41 (8.3%)	140 (28.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (11.2%)	97.4	13^th of 739 public high schools	98.2%		97.5	14^th of 743 public high schools	98.1%	1		92.0	63.7		59.8	70.3
ACTech High School	Public	9-12	2095 Packard Rd	Ypsilanti	48197	Washtenaw County	Ypsilanti Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 221-1001	459	39	11.8	61.9%	48 (10.5%)	238 (51.9%)	133 (29.0%)	8 (1.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (6.3%)	1.9	739^th of 739 public high schools	0.0%		3	739^th of 743 public high schools	0.5%			7.4				4.4	$18,481	$4,599	$13,882
Ypsilanti STEMM Middle College	Public	9-12	2095 Packard Rd	Ypsilanti	48197	Washtenaw County	Ypsilanti Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 221-1001	108	11	9.8	63.9%	18 (16.7%)	66 (61.1%)	11 (10.2%)	1 (0.9%)	3 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (8.3%)	38.3	454^th of 739 public high schools	38.6%		28.4	522^nd of 743 public high schools	29.7%	68		53.6	28.6		17.9	28.6	$54,841	$14,671	$40,170
Acce	Public, Magnet	6-12	1076 Ecorse Rd	Ypsilanti	48198	Washtenaw County	Ypsilanti Community Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(734) 221-1691	175	12	14.5	79.4%	32 (18.3%)	108 (61.7%)	16 (9.1%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (10.3%)								(n/a)							$18,206	$3,446	$14,760
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	821	26	31.8	33.6%	569 (69.3%)	95 (11.6%)	30 (3.7%)	63 (7.7%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (7.2%)	80.9	102^nd of 739 public high schools	86.2%		87.3	75^th of 743 public high schools	89.9%	27		85.3	58.2		41.7	42.1	$10,184	$467	$9,717
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	16	4	4.0	68.8%	7 (43.8%)	9 (56.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(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%)	1 (33.3%)	1 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (33.3%)								(n/a)							$5,140	$606	$4,535
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	278	19	14.7	56.8%	55 (19.8%)	140 (50.4%)	42 (15.1%)	5 (1.8%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (11.5%)	51.1	359^th of 739 public high schools	51.4%		19.2	605^th of 743 public high schools	18.6%	246		54.7	20.8		35.8	41.5	$19,946	$1,668	$18,278

Frequently Asked Questions about Early College Alliance

What is the racial makeup of Early College Alliance?

Students at Early College Alliance are 46% White, 25% African American, 12% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 6% Asian.

Is Early College Alliance a good school?

Yes. Early College Alliance ranks in the top 5.1% of Michigan high schools.

How many students attend Early College Alliance?

In the 2024-25 school year, 454 students attended Early College Alliance.

What district is Early College Alliance in?

Washtenaw Independent School District (Isd)

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