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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 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 200 students in W-A-Y Academy School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Michigan.
Public Elementary Schools in W-A-Y Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,544 Schools
# Students
200 Students
953,641 Students
# Teachers
1 Teacher
58,885 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
115:1
115:1
District Rank
W-A-Y Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 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
0.55
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
6,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
35,670 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
99 Students
87,214 Students
% Hispanic Students
50%
9%
# Black Students
92 Students
176,246 Students
% Black Students
46%
18%
# White Students
9 Students
592,590 Students
% White Students
4%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
812 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
53,732 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
-
106,334
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
12
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
9
90,984
# Students in 8th Grade:
11
87,683
# Students in 9th Grade:
72
14,722
# Students in 10th Grade:
50
14,342
# Students in 11th Grade:
33
13,967
# Students in 12th Grade:
13
14,500
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,038
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,730 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,085 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,730
$18,510
Spending / Student
$17,085
$17,693
Best W-A-Y Academy School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Way Academy Chicago Site
Alternative School
Charter 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
| 85 students
Rank: #22.
Way Academy Vernor Site
Alternative School
Charter 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
| 115 students
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