Ann Arbor Public Schools

Ann Arbor Public Schools serves 17,026 students across 32 schools in Washtenaw County's urban center. The district experienced minimal enrollment decline of 0.3% in the prior year, suggesting relative stability. With 1,232 teachers, the student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1 is favorable compared to many districts.

Academic performance exceeds state benchmarks. The graduation rate of 90.3% surpasses Michigan's 85.5% average, while the dropout rate of 4.0% remains low. However, chronic absenteeism at 35.8% presents a notable concern regarding student engagement.

The student population reflects moderate diversity, with White students comprising 50.0%, Asian students 13.4%, Black students 12.6%, and Hispanic students 11.4%. Approximately 25.8% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, 10.6% are English learners, and 13.0% receive special education services.

Financially, Ann Arbor allocates $19,243.73 per pupil, approximately 12% above the state average of $17,165. The total budget of $322.6 million reflects substantial resources relative to enrollment size. This above-average spending correlates with the district's above-average graduation rates and favorable student-teacher ratios, suggesting resources are allocated to support student achievement and classroom instruction.