Washtenaw Technical Middle College
| Washtenaw Technical Middle College | |
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| Address | |
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4800 East Huron River Drive Ann Arbor , Washtenaw , MI 48105-4800 United States | |
| Information | |
| School type | State Public Charter |
| Motto | Transforming Education, Transforming Lives[1] |
| Opened | August 1997 |
| School district | Washtenaw Technical Middle College |
| Dean | Karl Covert |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Years offered | 4 |
| Gender | Co-ed |
| Age | 13 to 19 |
| Enrolment | 754[2] |
| Average class size | 22 |
| Schedule type | Block |
| Campus | Washtenaw Community College |
| Sports | Ultimate Frisbee |
| Team name | Ouroboros |
| Website | https://www.wccnet.edu/wtmc/ |
| Student assessments | |
|---|---|
2021–22 school year[3] Change vs. prior year[3] | |
| M-STEP 11th grade proficiency rates (Science / Social Studies) | |
| Advanced % | 32.1 / 14.6 |
| Proficient % | 25.8 / 42.0 |
| PR. Proficient % | 10.7 / 35.7 |
| Not Proficient % | 31.4 / 7.6 |
| Average test scores | |
| SAT Total | 1112.7 (  −49.5) |
Washtenaw Technical Middle College (WTMC) is a Michigan Public School Academy chartered by and located on the campus of Washtenaw Community College (WCC) in Ann Arbor, Michigan.[4] The school allows students to obtain an associate's degree or Technical Certificate from Washtenaw Community College while earning their high school diploma.[5]
The mission of WTMC is "to transform high school students into successful college students by providing meaningful educational choices, individualized advising, and skill-based instruction."[6]
Current Head Faculty
[edit]Karl Covert, PhD, Dean/Superintendent, Washtenaw Technical Middle College[7] (2024)
Samuel Rosewig, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs [8](2024)
Drop in Graduation Rate
[edit]In 2016 the Dean, Karl Covert, reported a graduation rate of 96%.[9] By 2023 that rate had dropped to only 47%.[10] This coincides with the drop in overall rating with WTMC ranking as the 7th best High School in the United States in 2014[11] and in 2024 WTMC ranked as the 8,400 best High School.[10]
Graduation Statistics
[edit]| Five-year average | # of WTMC Graduates | Associate Degrees Earned | WCC Certificates Earned |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 - 2020 | 152 | 93% | 41% |
References
[edit]- ^ "Washtenaw Technical Middle College". Washtenaw ISD. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
- ^ "Washtenaw Technical Middle College". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
- ^ a b "MI School Data Annual Education Report". MI School Data. Retrieved 2023-01-10.
- ^ "Michigan Public School Academies". Michigan Department of Education. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
- ^ "About WTMC". Washtenaw Technical Middle College. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
- ^ "About WTMC (WTMC)". www.wccnet.edu. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "Dean's Message (WTMC)". www.wccnet.edu. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Faculty & Staff (WTMC)". www.wccnet.edu. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "High marks continue for WCCs charter high school (WCC News)". www.wccnet.edu. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ a b How Does Washtenaw Technical Middle College Rank among America’s Best High Schools?, www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/michigan/districts/washtenaw-technical-middle-college/washtenaw-technical-middle-college-9618. Accessed 11 June 2024.
- ^ "Recognition (WTMC)". www.wccnet.edu. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
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