Washtenaw Technical Middle College

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Washtenaw Technical Middle College
Address
Washtenaw Technical Middle College
4800 East Huron River Drive

Ann Arbor
,
Washtenaw
,
MI
48105-4800

United States
Information
School type State Public Charter
MottoTransforming Education, Transforming Lives [1]
OpenedAugust 1997
School districtWashtenaw Technical Middle College
DeanKarl Covert
Grades9-12
Years offered4
GenderCo-ed
Age13to 19
Enrolment754 [2]
Average class size22
Schedule typeBlock
Campus Washtenaw Community College
SportsUltimate Frisbee
Team nameOuroboros
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 Total1112.7
(Decrease2.svg −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) near Ann Arbor, Michigan. The school allows students to obtain an associate's degree or Technical Certificate from Washtenaw Community College while earning their high school diploma. [4]

Contents

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." [5]

Current Head Faculty

Drop in Graduation Rate

In 2016 the Dean, Karl Covert, reported a graduation rate of 96%. [8] By 2023 that rate had dropped to only 47%. [9] This coincides with the drop in overall rating with WTMC ranking as the 7th best High School in the United States in 2014 [10] and in 2024 WTMC ranked as the 8,400 best High School. [9]

Graduation Statistics

Five-year average# of WTMC GraduatesAssociate Degrees EarnedWCC Certificates Earned
2015 - 202015293%41%

References

  1. ↑ "Washtenaw Technical Middle College". Washtenaw ISD. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Washtenaw Technical Middle College". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
  3. 1 2 "MI School Data Annual Education Report". MI School Data. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  4. ↑ "About WTMC". Washtenaw Technical Middle College. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
  5. ↑ "About WTMC (WTMC)". www.wccnet.edu. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Dean's Message (WTMC)". www.wccnet.edu. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Faculty & Staff (WTMC)". www.wccnet.edu. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  8. ↑ "High marks continue for WCCs charter high school (WCC News)". www.wccnet.edu. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  9. 1 2 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.
  10. ↑ "Recognition (WTMC)". www.wccnet.edu. Retrieved June 11, 2024.

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