Waverly Senior High School serves 974 students in grades 9-12.
Waverly Senior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 974 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 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
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Waverly Senior High School's student population of 974 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
974 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Waverly Senior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Waverly Senior High School is 0.73, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1632 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
34%
18%
White
35%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waverly Senior High School's ranking?
Waverly Senior High School is ranked #1632 out of 2,925 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waverly Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Waverly Senior High School is 91%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Waverly Senior High School?
974 students attend Waverly Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Waverly Senior High School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 15% 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 19:1, 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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