Washtenaw Technical Middle College Explained

Washtenaw Technical Middle College
Motto:Transforming Education, Transforming Lives[1]
Streetaddress:4800 East Huron River Drive
City:Ann Arbor
County:Washtenaw
State:MI
Zipcode:48105-4800
Country:USA
Schooltype:Public Charter
Fundingtype:State
Opened:August 1997
District:Washtenaw Technical Middle College
Dean:Karl Covert
Grades:9-12
Years:4
Gender:Co-ed
Lower Age:13
Upper Age:19
Enrolment:754[2]
Avg Class Size:22
Sports:Ultimate Frisbee
Team Name:Ouroboros
Sat:1168.6
Website:https://www.wccnet.edu/wtmc/
Schedtyp:Block
Campus:Washtenaw Community College
Year:2021–22
M-Step Advanced:32.1 / 14.6
M-Step Proficient:25.8 / 42.0
M-Step Pr Proficient:10.7 / 35.7
M-Step Not Proficient:31.4 / 7.6
Sat Total:1112.7
Sat Total Change:-49.5
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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

Karl Covert, PhD, Dean/Superintendent, Washtenaw Technical Middle College[7] (2024)

Samuel Rosewig, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs [8] (2024)

Drop in Graduation Rate

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 raking 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.

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Washtenaw Technical Middle College . Washtenaw ISD . 28 June 2021.
  2. Web site: Washtenaw Technical Middle College . U.S. News & World Report . 28 June 2021.
  3. Web site: MI School Data Annual Education Report. MI School Data. 2023-01-10.
  4. Web site: Michigan Public School Academies. Michigan Department of Education. 28 June 2021.
  5. Web site: About WTMC. Washtenaw Technical Middle College. 28 June 2021.
  6. Web site: About WTMC (WTMC). 2021-09-30. www.wccnet.edu.
  7. Web site: Dean's Message (WTMC) . 2024-06-11 . www.wccnet.edu.
  8. Web site: Faculty & Staff (WTMC) . 2024-06-11 . www.wccnet.edu.
  9. Web site: High marks continue for WCCs charter high school (WCC News) . 2024-06-11 . www.wccnet.edu.
  10. 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.
  11. Web site: Recognition (WTMC) . 2024-06-11 . www.wccnet.edu.