For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,634 students in Wayne, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Wayne, MI are Wayne Memorial High School and Waynewestland Innovative Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Wayne have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Wayne, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wayne Memorial High School, with 76% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Wayne, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wayne Memorial High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3001 4th St
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2206
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2206
Grades: 8-12
| 1,379 students
Rank: #22.
Waynewestland Innovative Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5400 4th St
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2436
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2436
Grades: 9-12
| 255 students
Wayne, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
33500 Van Born Rd
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 334-1438
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 334-1438
Grades: PK
| n/a students
5400 4th St
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2670
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2670
Grades: K-5
| 194 students
Resa Center Programs (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
33500 Van Born Rd
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 334-1496
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 334-1496
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
34540 W Michigan Ave
Wayne, MI 48184
(832) 641-5588
Wayne, MI 48184
(832) 641-5588
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
32101 Stellwagen St
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2770
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2770
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
33500 Van Born Rd
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 334-1300
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 334-1300
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wayne, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Wayne, MI include Wayne Memorial High School and Waynewestland Innovative Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Wayne?
2 public high schools are located in Wayne.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne?
Wayne public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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