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).
W-A-Y Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 854 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
8,587 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
50,790 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
99 Students
126,442 Students
% Hispanic Students
50%
9%
# Black Students
92 Students
246,380 Students
% Black Students
46%
18%
# White Students
9 Students
873,705 Students
% White Students
4%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,223 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
73,519 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
-
111,142
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
101,293
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
103,275
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
100,747
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
102,248
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
101,548
# Students in 6th Grade:
12
102,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
9
103,791
# Students in 8th Grade:
11
103,125
# Students in 9th Grade:
72
114,848
# Students in 10th Grade:
50
113,192
# Students in 11th Grade:
33
110,071
# Students in 12th Grade:
13
109,646
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,730 is higher than the state median of $18,441. 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 $17,627. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
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 #560 out of 854 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 $17,627. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 2 schools
Grades: 06-12
Enrollment: 200 students
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Graduation Rate
: 10-14% (Btm 50% in MI)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
