Top Rankings
W-A-Y Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 217 students in W-A-Y Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in W-A-Y Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
217 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
4 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
54:1
54:1
District Rank
W-A-Y Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 10-14% has decreased from 6-9% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#155 out of 855 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
48%
Graduation Rate
10-14%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
88 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
9%
# Black Students
114 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
52%
18%
# White Students
15 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
7%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
-
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
2
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
4
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
8
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
102
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
44
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
37
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
20
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,263 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 60% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,747 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 49% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,263
$18,267
Spending / Student
$15,747
$17,461
Best W-A-Y Academy School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Way 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
| 102 students
Rank: #22.
Way Vernor Site
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8701 West Vernor Highway
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 444-8082
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 444-8082
Grades: 6-12
| 115 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 217 students.
What is the rank of W-A-Y Academy School District?
W-A-Y Academy School District is ranked #121 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in W-A-Y Academy School District?
52% of W-A-Y Academy School District students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, and 7% 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 54:1, 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 $15,747 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 49% over four school years.
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