Washtenaw International Middle Academy

www.ycschools.us

249 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Washtenaw International Middle Academy (WIMA), located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, is a public middle school that operates under the Ypsilanti Community Schools district. It is widely recognized for its commitment to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP). By fostering an inquiry-based learning environment, the school focuses on developing students who are globally minded, critical thinkers, and effective communicators, preparing them for the rigorous academic standards often required in high school honors or IB Diploma programs.

Beyond its core curriculum, WIMA emphasizes the holistic development of its students through community service, language acquisition, and a multidisciplinary approach to education. The school serves a diverse student body and prides itself on creating an inclusive atmosphere that encourages intellectual curiosity and personal responsibility. As part of the broader Ypsilanti Community Schools ecosystem, WIMA serves as a bridge for students seeking a challenging educational experience that emphasizes both local engagement and a global perspective.

249

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washtenaw International Middle Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	104
Hispanic	31
Black	65
Asian	8
Two or More	41

White
104 (41.8%)
Black
65 (26.1%)
Two or More
41 (16.5%)
Hispanic
31 (12.4%)
Asian
8 (3.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ypsilanti Community Schools
Phone:	(734)994-8145
Website:	http://www.ycschools.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	249
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 6 89

Grade 7 86

Grade 8 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Washtenaw International Middle Academy
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	89
Grade 7	86
Grade 8	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Washtenaw International Middle Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	126	50.6%
Male	123	49.4%

Middle School 6th - 8th