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Ann Arbor Public Schools

Michigan · Public School District
32
Schools
16,740
Students
$22,929
Per-Pupil Spend
+60% nat'l
26.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-26pp vs nat'l
90.5%
Graduation Rate
+4.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Ann Arbor Public Schools is a public school district in Michigan serving 16,740 students across 32 schools. It includes 21 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $22,929 is above average for a US public school district. 27% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (32)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Clague Middle School06–08718
Forsythe Middle School06–08578
Scarlett Middle School06–08615
Slauson Middle School06–08736
Tappan Middle School06–08680
High Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Community High School09–12506
Correctional Services09–123
Huron High School09–121,635
Pathways To Success Academic Campus09–12258
Pioneer High School09–121,700
Skyline High School09–121,315
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,929+60% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
34%
56%
State
34.4%
Local (property tax)
56.1%
Federal
9.5%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (56%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
32
Schools
16,740
Students
27%
Free Lunch
$23K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.5%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateMichigan →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.5% graduation rate — 4.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $22,929 per pupil — 60% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 32 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ann Arbor Public Schools?
Ann Arbor Public Schools has 32 public schools, serving a total of 16,740 students.
What is the graduation rate for Ann Arbor Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 90.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Ann Arbor Public Schools spend per student?
Ann Arbor Public Schools spends $22,929 per pupil — 60% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Ann Arbor Public Schools?
27% of students in Ann Arbor Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Ann Arbor Public Schools?
No, Ann Arbor Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Ann Arbor Public Schools serve?
Ann Arbor Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Ann Arbor Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Ann Arbor Public Schools is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.