Serving 814 students in grades 9-12, Wayland High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 814 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wayland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Wayland High School's student population of 814 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
814 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wayland High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wayland High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1018 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
88%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wayland High School's ranking?
Wayland High School is ranked #1018 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Wayland High School often compared to?
Wayland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hopkins High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wayland High School?
The graduation rate of Wayland High School is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Wayland High School?
814 students attend Wayland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Wayland High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wayland High School?
Wayland High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wayland High School offer ?
Wayland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wayland High School part of?
Wayland High School is part of Wayland Union Schools School District.
School Reviews
1 6/25/2020
This school is HORRIBLE. They do not care for their students. Only their grants and money.
5 12/27/2013
What is the date of the high school comencment? Thank you.
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