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GEE Compass Academy

850 S Hewitt Street, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 · (734) 369-9500 · Washtenaw County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED21-SUBURBCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL132 STUDENTS
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This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work

Enrollment
132
Combined
STATE 281
Student : Teacher
23.6:1
6 FTE teachers
STATE 17.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
98%
129 students
STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

Enrollment by grade, 2024-25

GradeStudentsShare
Grade 6129%
Grade 72519%
Grade 82821%
Grade 92821%
Grade 101310%
Grade 111310%
Grade 121310%
Student demographics
35%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 56% · US 70%
White
10479%
STATE 63% · US 43%
Black
75%
STATE 18% · US 15%
Asian
2015%
STATE 4% · US 6%
Two+
11%
STATE 5% · US 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
4937%
Female
8363%

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Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree and reduced lunch
2024-251325.623.6:198% (129)
2023-241402.654.9:198% (137)
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for GEE Compass Academy.

About GEE Compass Academy

GEE Compass Academy is one of the public schools in Ypsilanti, Michigan. It is a small school serving multiple grade levels. The school offers kindergarten through 12 and enrolls 132 students. That puts enrollment 53% below the 281-student average for combined schools in Michigan.

GEE Compass Academy is not part of a larger district; federal data list it as its own local education agency.

Federal enrollment data show GEE Compass Academy is 79% White. Enrollment also includes 15% Asian and 5% Black. The school's White share is 10 points above the 69% share among Washtenaw County residents. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 35%.

For every teacher at GEE Compass Academy, there are about 23.6 students; the school has 5.6 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average for combined schools in Michigan, 17.3:1, is lower. There are 129 students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, 98% of enrollment. By comparison, the figure for public schools in Washtenaw County is 34%.

Washtenaw County is the school's county. There, the median household earns about $89,180 a year, roughly 59% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Public schools in Washtenaw County number 104, with about 42,861 students.

Among nearby public schools, Fortis Academy is closest at about 0.9 miles. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of GEE Compass Academy.

Its location is classified as Suburb: Large by the National Center for Education Statistics. GEE Compass Academy is a publicly funded charter school.

The discussion board for GEE Compass Academy is open to topics like special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.

Washtenaw County at a glance

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Population
369,822
Census ACS
Median income
$89,180
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
59%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
104
42,861 students

Quick facts

School name
GEE Compass Academy
District
GEE Compass Academy
Address
850 S Hewitt Street, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone
(734) 369-9500
County
Washtenaw County
Level
Combined
Grade range
KG–12
Total enrollment
132
Teachers (FTE)
6
Student–teacher ratio
23.6:1
Free and reduced lunch
129 (98%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
268100109056
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About GEE Compass Academy
How large is GEE Compass Academy?
GEE Compass Academy enrolls approximately 132 students in grades KG-12.
What age range does GEE Compass Academy serve?
GEE Compass Academy serves students from grade KG through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at GEE Compass Academy?
Approximately 23.6:1 students per teacher at GEE Compass Academy.
What is the racial breakdown of students at GEE Compass Academy?
At GEE Compass Academy, the student body is approximately 79% White, 5% Black, 15% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Is GEE Compass Academy public or private?
GEE Compass Academy is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by GEE Compass Academy.
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