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W-A-Y Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 200 students in W-A-Y Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in W-A-Y Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
200 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
1 Teacher
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
115:1
115:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
W-A-Y Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 10-14% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#791 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Graduation Rate
10-14%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
50%
9%
% Black
46%
18%
% White
4%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,730 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,085 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,730
$18,510
Spending / Student
$17,085
$17,693
Best W-A-Y Academy School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Way Academy Chicago Site
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19321 W Chicago St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 444-9398
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 444-9398
Grades: 6-12
| 85 students
Rank: #22.
Way Academy Vernor Site
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8701 W Vernor Hwy
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 444-8082
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 444-8082
Grades: 6-12
| 115 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to W-A-Y Academy School District?
W-A-Y Academy School District manages 2 public schools serving 200 students.
What is the rank of W-A-Y Academy School District?
W-A-Y Academy School District is ranked #561 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in W-A-Y Academy School District?
50% of W-A-Y Academy School District students are Hispanic, 46% of students are Black, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of W-A-Y Academy School District?
W-A-Y Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 115:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is W-A-Y Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,085 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
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