Progress Park

3890 RESEARCH PARK DR
ANN ARBOR, MI 48108

26 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Forest School, located at 1076 Ecorse Road in Ypsilanti, Michigan, is an educational program operated under the umbrella of the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD). The school is designed to provide specialized support and structured learning environments for students who require an alternative approach to traditional classroom settings. By focusing on individualized instruction and behavioral support, the school aims to help students overcome academic and social-emotional hurdles while remaining connected to the broader educational goals of the district.

Because it is managed by the WISD, Forest School often serves students from across the county who have specific educational needs that are best addressed through specialized programming. The school’s curriculum and staff prioritize creating a safe, therapeutic, and academically engaging atmosphere that promotes personal growth and skill development. Families looking for detailed information regarding admissions, specific program offerings, or student resources can visit the official Washtenaw Intermediate School District website at [washtenawisd.org](http://washtenawisd.org).

Total Students

6.7

Full-Time Teachers

3.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Progress Park
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	1
Black	2
Two or More	5

White
18 (69.2 %)
Two or More
5 (19.2 %)
Black
2 (7.7 %)
Hispanic
1 (3.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Washtenaw ISD
Phone:	(734)994-3340
Website:	http://washtenawisd.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	26
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	3.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	13
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 1 1

Grade 3 4

Grade 5 4

Grade 6 1

Grade 7 4

Grade 9 6

Grade 10 3

Grade 11 1

Grade 12 2