YPSILANTI STEMM MIDDLE COLLEGE

Ypsilanti STEMM Middle College is a Title I public high school that is part of the Ypsilanti Community Schools school district, located in Ypsilanti, MI with about 215 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, Ypsilanti STEMM Middle College has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The **Ypsilanti STEMM Middle College (YSMC)**, located on Packard Road in Ypsilanti, Michigan, is a specialized public high school program designed to provide students with a unique blend of secondary and post-secondary educational opportunities. Operating as a partnership between Ypsilanti Community Schools and Washtenaw Community College, the institution focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Medical (STEMM) fields. The program is specifically crafted for students who are ready to transition into college-level coursework, offering them the chance to earn a high school diploma while simultaneously accumulating significant college credits—or even an associate degree—at no cost to their families.

The school is designed for students seeking a rigorous academic environment that accelerates their transition to higher education and future career paths. By integrating high school curricula with community college courses, the YSMC fosters a culture of independence, college readiness, and technical proficiency. This "middle college" model is particularly beneficial for students who aim to get a head start on their professional goals in STEMM-related industries, providing them with the necessary support systems, mentoring, and academic structure to succeed in a college setting before officially graduating from high school.

For more information, contact Ypsilanti STEMM Middle College at (734) 221-1001 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.