Serving 146 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 146 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 11-19% (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
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Way Oasis's student population of 146 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
146 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Way Oasis 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 Oasis is 0.54, which is less 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
#2419 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
16%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
65%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
11-19%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Oasis's ranking?
Way Oasis is ranked #2419 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 Oasis?
The graduation rate of Way Oasis is 11-19%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Way Oasis?
146 students attend Way Oasis.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Way Oasis students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Way Oasis?
Way Oasis has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Way Oasis offer ?
Way Oasis offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Way Oasis part of?
Way Oasis is part of MT. Pleasant City School District.
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