Washtenaw International High School

www.wihi.org

540 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Washtenaw International High School (WIHI), located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, is a selective, tuition-free public charter high school that operates under the authorization of Washtenaw Intermediate School District. The school is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment, centered around the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. By requiring all students to pursue the IB curriculum, WIHI emphasizes critical thinking, global awareness, and service learning, aiming to prepare students for the demands of top-tier universities and the global workforce.

Beyond its academic focus, the school is known for its diverse and inclusive student body, drawing pupils from across the county. Because WIHI does not have a traditional neighborhood boundary, it fosters a unique community culture centered on shared intellectual curiosity and a commitment to international-mindedness. The school’s environment is fast-paced and challenging, designed to support students who are looking for an accelerated path and a highly collaborative, discussion-based learning experience.

540

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washtenaw International High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	49
Black	92
Asian	141
Two or More	54
American Indian	1

White
203 (37.6 %)
Asian
141 (26.1 %)
Black
92 (17.0 %)
Two or More
54 (10.0 %)
Hispanic
49 (9.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Washtenaw ISD
Phone:	(734)994-8145
Website:	http://www.wihi.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	81
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 127

Grade 10 139

Grade 11 143

Grade 12 131