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W-A-Y Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 195 students in W-A-Y Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in W-A-Y Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
195 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
1 Teacher
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
105:1
105:1
District Rank
W-A-Y Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 10-14% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#791 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Graduation Rate
10-14%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
96 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
49%
9%
# Black Students
91 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
47%
18%
# White Students
8 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
4%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
-
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
7
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
5
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
7
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
93
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
42
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
33
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
8
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,210 is higher than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 78% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,523 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 66% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,210
$18,370
Spending / Student
$17,523
$17,559
Best W-A-Y Academy School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Way Academy Chicago Site
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19321 W Chicago St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 444-9398
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 444-9398
Grades: 6-12
| 90 students
Rank: #22.
Way Academy Vernor Site
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8701 W Vernor Hwy
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 444-8082
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 444-8082
Grades: 6-12
| 105 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to W-A-Y Academy School District?
W-A-Y Academy School District manages 2 public schools serving 195 students.
What is the rank of W-A-Y Academy School District?
W-A-Y Academy School District is ranked #558 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in W-A-Y Academy School District?
49% of W-A-Y Academy School District students are Hispanic, 47% of students are Black, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of W-A-Y Academy School District?
W-A-Y Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 105:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is W-A-Y Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,523 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 66% over four school years.
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