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Community High School

#3 in Best High Schools for the Arts in Michigan
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Alternative
  • 8-12
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 89 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      B+
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B-
    6. Health & Safety
      A-
    7. Administration
      A
    8. Sports
      NG
    9. Food
      A-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C
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    Community High School is a top rated, public, alternative school located in Ann Arbor, MI. It has 535 students in grades 8-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 21 to 1. According to state test scores, 77% of students are at least proficient in math and 95% in reading.
    Address
    401 North Division St
    Ann Arbor, MI 48104
    Telephone
    (734) 994-2021
    Website
    a2schools.org
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    Community High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    95%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    77%
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%
    Average SAT
    1320
    99 responses
    Average ACT
    29
    84 responses
    AP Enrollment
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    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C+
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      B
    Median Household Income
    $61,247
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,166
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $271,600
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    78%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.9 responses
    Poll
    78%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.9 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 17 responses
    Report
    • Field Day
      29%
    • Forum Day
      29%
    • Multi-Culti
      29%
    • Community Service Day
      12%

    Students

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    535
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    9%
    60%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.10 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.10 responses
    40%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.10 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    21:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $65,645
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    21.1%
    79%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.14 responses
    93%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.14 responses
    71%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.14 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $14,229/ year
    National
    $12,239
    73%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.15 responses
    27%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.15 responses
    73%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.15 responses
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    Love it! The teachers are absolutely amazing. They are 100% invested in the success of their students. The open campus allows students to assume responsibilty over their actions. Plus, being able to enjoy lunch in downtown Ann Arbor is amazing. I loved being able to leave the stress of school behind for an hour while enjoying a nice, peaceful lunch at my all time favorite, The Slurping Turtle. And with so many amazing places to explore, the hands on learning opportunities never stop. Being able to collect data and specimen directly from the river truly allows students to connect with the material they're learning.
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    Community High is a lifesaver for me, although there are flaws. Mostly in the lack of communication between administration & students potential or currently enrolled. Reflected in facilities, diversity being the subject I am most concerned with.
    Community is a jack-of-trades school, with strong STEAM foundations that fights lack of recourses, continuing to succeed. It doesn't market itself that way, targeting a niche group skewing the diversity numbers by a large margin.
    More students with disabilities are enrolling to Community with every year, & if the resources are not available they'll un-enroll. For example, in room 306 a chair that is wheelchair accessible is the same chair that falls over the most.
    I know it seems like I am bashing Community I'm not trying to do that. What's listed above are my largest concerns because its necessary that Community continues to be a safe space for students. Without Community I would not be the person I am today. I feel truly ready for anything.
    I learned to love to learning at Community. Students are encouraged to create strong relationships with their teachers, who want to do whatever they can to help their students succeed. With an open campus, you are the only person making sure you go to class which is very similar to college. Class registration is styled like it is at a university, students create their own schedule. Classes have a range of ages of students. The Community Resource department encourages students to find resources to teach them what they want to learn. In lieu of AP courses, the CR department allow students take classes at colleges. The independence I gained at Community made my transition to the college more smooth than I ever imagined for myself.