Serving 800 students in grades 9-12, Wayland High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 800 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Wayland High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Wayland, MI, encompassing approximately 89.2 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.4 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum of 8.5 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wayland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Wayland High School's student population of 800 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
800 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wayland High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wayland High School is 0.26, 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
#1039 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wayland High School's ranking?
Wayland High School is ranked #1039 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Wayland High School often compared to?
Wayland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hopkins High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wayland High School?
The graduation rate of Wayland High School is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Wayland High School?
800 students attend Wayland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Wayland High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wayland High School?
Wayland High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Wayland High School offer ?
Wayland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wayland High School part of?
Wayland High School is part of Wayland Union Schools.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
What is the date of the high school comencment? Thank you.
1 10/10/2025
This school is HORRIBLE. They do not care for their students. Only their grants and money.
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