Wayne Memorial High School

3001 4th St
Wayne, MI 48184
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,361 students in grades 6-12, Wayne Memorial High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 1,361 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 76% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wayne Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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School Overview

Wayne Memorial High School's student population of 1,361 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,361 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Wayne Memorial High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wayne Memorial High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2201 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wayne Memorial High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wayne Memorial High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wayne Memorial High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wayne Memorial High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Wayne Memorial High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wayne Memorial High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
42%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wayne Memorial High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
43%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wayne Memorial High School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Wayne Memorial High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wayne Memorial High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Wayne Memorial High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
76%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Wayne Memorial High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wayne Memorial High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wayne Memorial High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wayne Memorial High School's ranking?
Wayne Memorial High School is ranked #2201 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wayne Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Wayne Memorial High School is 76%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Wayne Memorial High School?
1,361 students attend Wayne Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Wayne Memorial High School students are White, 42% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wayne Memorial High School?
Wayne Memorial High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wayne Memorial High School offer ?
Wayne Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wayne Memorial High School part of?
Wayne Memorial High School is part of Wayne-Westland Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 1,361 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 76% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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