Community High School is a public, magnet high school serving grades 9–12 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in the United States. Located on a 3.2-acre site at 401 North Division Street near the city's Kerrytown district, CHS today enrolls approximately 450 students.
Serving 509 students in grades 9-12, Community High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Community High School's student population of 509 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
509 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1972
School Rankings
Community High School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Community High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#50 out of 3069 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
5%
18%
White
75%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Community High School's ranking?
Community High School is ranked #50 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Community High School often compared to?
Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pioneer High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Community High School?
The graduation rate of Community High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Community High School?
509 students attend Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Community High School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community High School?
Community High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Community High School offer ?
Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Community High School part of?
Community High School is part of Ann Arbor School District.
In what neighborhood is Community High School located?
Community High School is located in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI.
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