Serving 1,379 students in grades 8-12, Wayne Memorial High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 1,379 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Graduation Rate
: 76% (Btm 50% in MI)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Wayne Memorial High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wayne Memorial High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Wayne Memorial High School is ranked #2201 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wayne Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Wayne Memorial High School is 76%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Wayne Memorial High School?
1,379 students attend Wayne Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Wayne Memorial High School students are Black, 42% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wayne Memorial High School?
Wayne Memorial High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wayne Memorial High School offer ?
Wayne Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wayne Memorial High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 1,379 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Graduation Rate
: 76% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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