Washtenaw ISD

Located at 1819 S. Wagner Road in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Washtenaw ISD serves as an open, non-charter public service district specializing in special education and vocational programming for the surrounding large suburban community. Operating nine individual school sites, the district provides comprehensive educational programming spanning pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, along with flexible ungraded offerings tailored to specific student needs. For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district enrolled 1,250 students, with a pronounced emphasis on early childhood development represented by 1,083 pre-kindergarten learners. The student body reflects a rich demographic tapestry, comprising 477 Black, 441 White, 169 Hispanic, 91 multiracial, 68 Asian, and 4 American Indian students, alongside a gender distribution of 672 male and 578 female students.

To deliver its highly specialized instructional programs and clinical interventions, Washtenaw ISD maintains an expansive operational context backed by nearly 1,098 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. The district's professional workforce includes approximately 321 FTE classroom teachers and 118 FTE instructional aides, complemented by a large team of over 659 FTE support personnel dedicated to therapy, administration, and student services. This exceptionally high ratio of support specialists to students highlights the district's mission to offer intensive, individualized attention to every learner. For parents, local families, and educational researchers, Washtenaw ISD represents an essential cornerstone of the greater Ann Arbor metropolitan region, delivering vital public infrastructure, specialized learning pathways, and dedicated community resources.