Washtenaw Technical Middle College

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]

Washtenaw Technical Middle College
Address
4800 East Huron River Drive

Ann Arbor
,
Washtenaw
,
MI
48105-4800

United States
Information
School typeState Public Charter
MottoTransforming Education, Transforming Lives[1]
OpenedAugust 1997
School districtWashtenaw Technical Middle College
DeanKarl Covert
Grades9-12
Years offered4
GenderCo-ed
Age13 to 19
Enrolment754[2]
Average class size22
Schedule typeBlock
CampusWashtenaw Community College
SportsUltimate Frisbee
Team nameOuroboros
Websitehttps://www.wccnet.edu/wtmc/
Student assessments
2021–22 school
year[3]
Change vs.
prior year[3]
M-STEP 11th grade proficiency rates
(Science / Social Studies)
Advanced %32.1 / 14.6
Proficient %25.8 / 42.0
PR. Proficient %10.7 / 35.7
Not Proficient %31.4 / 7.6
Average test scores
SAT Total1112.7
( −49.5)

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[10].

Graduation Statistics
Five-year average# of WTMC GraduatesAssociate Degrees EarnedWCC Certificates Earned
2015 - 202015293%41%

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

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