Serving 135 students in grades 6-12, Way Academy Vernor Site 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Way Academy Vernor Site's student population of 135 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
135 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2012
School Calendar
School Rankings
Way Academy Vernor Site ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Way Academy Vernor Site is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2407 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Hispanic
93%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≤10%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)95.6%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Way Academy Vernor Site's ranking?
Way Academy Vernor Site is ranked #2407 out of 3,025 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Way Academy Vernor Site?
The graduation rate of Way Academy Vernor Site is 10%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Way Academy Vernor Site?
135 students attend Way Academy Vernor Site.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Way Academy Vernor Site students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Way Academy Vernor Site offer ?
Way Academy Vernor Site offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Way Academy Vernor Site part of?
Way Academy Vernor Site is part of W-A-Y Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Way Academy Vernor Site located?
Way Academy Vernor Site is located in the Springwells neighborhood of Detroit, MI. There are 3 other public schools located in Springwells.
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