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Washtenaw International High School
Washtenaw International High School, nominated by Education Evolving, is a high school in Ypsilanti, Michigan, that describes itself as a public district school serving learners from a primarily urban/rural area.
Location Ypsilanti, Michigan
Governance Public District School
Grades High
Students 450
Locale Other, Rural, Urban
Lead Teacher / DP Coordinator Daniel Giddings
Demographics
Percentage of students*
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English Learners
30%
Free/Reduced Lunch
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Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 20%
American Indian/Alaska Native —
Asian 29%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander —
Hispanic or Latino 3%
White 32%
2+ Races —
Why Washtenaw International High School was nominated
Washtenaw International High School is a public consortium, Teacher-Powered, International Baccalaureate (IB) High School for academically focused students in participating school districts in Washtenaw County, Wayne County, Oakland County, and Livingston County. WIHI opened its doors in the fall of 2011 with approximately 100 students and now serves 490 students in grades 9 through 12. WIHI provides a rigorous, student-centered, inquiry-based instructional and curricular program with an emphasis on international mindedness, interdisciplinary knowledge, leadership development, and critical thinking. Washtenaw International High School ranks #1 in Washtenaw County for ACT and College Readiness, and #2 in the state of Michigan. WIHI’s exceptional staff have a wealth of international experience, academic expertise, and passion for teaching and learning. In addition to earning a high school diploma, all students at WIHI work towards earning an International Baccalaureate Diploma, regarded as the most rigorous and reputable high school curriculum in the world.
Student experience design
Our mission is to empower our community to become knowledgeable, inquiring, open-minded, lifelong learners by fostering caring relationships and celebrating our rich diversity. We aspire to transform lives through a socially just, inclusive, and globally enriched educational environment rooted in empathy and compassion. WIMA and WIHI are public and prestigious schools with a nationally and state level recognition for excellence in education. The pairing of the middle and high schools has proved to be a positive continuum where curiosity is unleashed, and innovation, diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to learning. The small school of 750 students is making a big impact by cultivating: * Globally minded students that consistently outperform their state peers * Innovation and empowerment * Rigorous, inquiry-based instruction * Leadership and critical thinking * Equity, diversity, and inclusion In addition to earning a high school diploma, all students at WIHI work towards achieving an International Baccalaureate Diploma regarded as the most rigorous and reputable high school curriculum in the world.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
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Anti-racist Practices |
5+ years
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Co-leadership |
5+ years
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Culturally Responsive Practices |
5+ years
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Flexible Staffing & Alternative Teaching Roles |
5+ years
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Trauma-informed Practices |
5+ years
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All Practices
Student Advisories
Grading Policies Focus On Mastery
Mental Health Services
Restorative Practices
SEL Curriculum
Service Learning
Student-led Conferences
Students Develop Projects
key reasons for innovating
Address systemic inequities
Better support a specific population of students
Better support economically disadvantaged students
Better support students of color
Date Updated: 4/1/2026
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.