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Way Academy Chicago Site

19321 W Chicago St
Detroit, MI 48228
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Top 30%
Serving 90 students in grades 6-12, Way Academy Chicago Site ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 90 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Way Academy Chicago Site ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Way Academy Chicago Site's student population of 90 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
90 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Way Academy Chicago Site ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Way Academy Chicago Site is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#812 out of 3069 schools
(Top 30%)
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<50%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Way Academy Chicago Site and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Way Academy Chicago Site and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Way Academy Chicago Site and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
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17:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
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3%
Hispanic
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9%
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Black
99%
18%
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White
1%
64%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.02
This chart displays the diversity score of Way Academy Chicago Site and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≤20%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Way Academy Chicago Site and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Way Academy Chicago Site and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Way Academy Chicago Site and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Way Academy Chicago Site's ranking?
Way Academy Chicago Site is ranked #812 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Way Academy Chicago Site often compared to?
Way Academy Chicago Siteis often viewed alongside schools like Chrysler Elementary School, Way Michigan by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Way Academy Chicago Site?
The graduation rate of Way Academy Chicago Site is 20%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Way Academy Chicago Site?
90 students attend Way Academy Chicago Site.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Way Academy Chicago Site students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Way Academy Chicago Site offer ?
Way Academy Chicago Site offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Way Academy Chicago Site part of?
Way Academy Chicago Site is part of W-A-Y Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Way Academy Chicago Site located?
Way Academy Chicago Site is located in the Franklin Park neighborhood of Detroit, MI. There are 3 other public schools located in Franklin Park.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 90 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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