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Wakefield High School (Closed 2023)

715 Putnam Street
Wakefield, MI 49968
Wakefield High School serves 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
314 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
99%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Wakefield High School?
314 students attend Wakefield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Wakefield High School students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wakefield High School?
Wakefield High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wakefield High School offer ?
Wakefield High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Wakefield High School part of?
Wakefield High School is part of Wakefield-Marenisco School District.

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