Serving 968 students in grades 9-12, Waverly Senior 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 16% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (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 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 968 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waverly Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Waverly Senior High School's student population of 968 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
968 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Waverly Senior 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 Waverly Senior High School is 0.75, which is more 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
#2164 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
20%
9%
Black
36%
18%
White
28%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waverly Senior High School's ranking?
Waverly Senior High School is ranked #2164 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Waverly Senior High School often compared to?
Waverly Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grand Ledge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waverly Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Waverly Senior High School is 87%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Waverly Senior High School?
968 students attend Waverly Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Waverly Senior High School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waverly Senior High School?
Waverly Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Waverly Senior High School offer ?
Waverly Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Waverly Senior High School part of?
Waverly Senior High School is part of Waverly Community Schools School District.
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