Serving 119 students in grades 6-12, Way Michigan 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 119 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Way Michigan's student population of 119 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 88% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
2009
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Way Michigan 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 Way Michigan is 0.61, 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
#2157 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
38%
18%
White
49%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Way Michigan's ranking?
Way Michigan is ranked #2157 out of 3,069 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Way Michigan?
The graduation rate of Way Michigan is 40-49%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Way Michigan?
119 students attend Way Michigan.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Way Michigan students are White, 38% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Way Michigan offer ?
Way Michigan offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Way Michigan part of?
Way Michigan is part of Way Michigan School District.
In what neighborhood is Way Michigan located?
Way Michigan is located in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood of Detroit, MI. There are 1 other public schools located in Downtown Detroit.
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