Arbor Preparatory High School

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Charter School 278 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Arbor Preparatory High School, located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, is a tuition-free, public charter school that serves students in grades 9 through 12. Managed by National Heritage Academies, the school is deeply committed to a college-preparatory mission, emphasizing rigorous academics alongside a strong focus on character development. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students, foster critical thinking, and ensure they are well-prepared for the expectations of post-secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, Arbor Preparatory is known for maintaining high standards for both personal responsibility and academic achievement. The school environment is structured to promote a "college-bound" culture, encouraging students to engage in extracurricular activities, athletics, and community service. By balancing a demanding course load with a supportive community, Arbor Preparatory aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are not only academically proficient but also prepared to contribute positively to their future communities.

278

Total Students

18.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arbor Preparatory High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	42
Black	140
Asian	5
Two or More	32
American Indian	4

Black
140 (50.4%)
White
55 (19.8%)
Hispanic
42 (15.1%)
Two or More
32 (11.5%)
Asian
5 (1.8%)
American Indian
4 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Arbor Preparatory High School
Phone:	(734)961-9700
Website:	http://www.nhaschools.com/schools/Arbor-Prep-High-School/en
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	278
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	146
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 86

Grade 10 72

Grade 11 59

Grade 12 61