Serving 442 students in grades 9-12, Early College Alliance 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 80-84% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 442 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early College Alliance ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Early College Alliance's student population of 442 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
442 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Early College Alliance 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 Early College Alliance is 0.69, which is more 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
#60 out of 3069 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
22%
18%
White
49%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Early College Alliance's ranking?
Early College Alliance is ranked #60 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Early College Alliance often compared to?
Early College Allianceis often viewed alongside schools like Washtenaw International High School, Washtenaw Technical Middle College 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 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Early College Alliance?
442 students attend Early College Alliance.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Early College Alliance students are White, 22% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early College Alliance?
Early College Alliance has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Early College Alliance offer ?
Early College Alliance offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early College Alliance part of?
Early College Alliance is part of Washtenaw Independent School District.
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