Serving 132 students in grades 6-12, Way Oasis 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 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Way Oasis ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Way Oasis's student population of 132 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 77% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Way Oasis ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Way Oasis is 0.57, 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
#2376 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
24%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
61%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Way Oasis's ranking?
Way Oasis is ranked #2376 out of 2,925 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 36% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Way Oasis?
The graduation rate of Way Oasis is 20%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Way Oasis?
132 students attend Way Oasis.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Way Oasis students are White, 24% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Way Oasis offer ?
Way Oasis offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Way Oasis part of?
Way Oasis is part of MT. Pleasant City School District.
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