Top Rankings
Way Michigan School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 119 students in Way Michigan School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School in Way Michigan School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,509 Schools
# Students
119 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
1 Teacher
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
119:1
119:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Way Michigan School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 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 45% has increased from 40-44% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#652 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Graduation Rate
45%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.56
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
10%
9%
% Black
38%
18%
% White
49%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,462 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 60% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,084 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 60% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student (21-22)
$17,462
$18,510
Spending / Student (21-22)
$17,084
$17,693
Best Way Michigan School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Way Michigan
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
407 E Fort St
Detroit, MI 48226
(734) 494-2106
Detroit, MI 48226
(734) 494-2106
Gr: 6-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 119:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Way Michigan School District?
Way Michigan School District manages 1 public schools serving 119 students.
What is the rank of Waychigan School District?
Waychigan School District is ranked #500 out of 846 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 Waychigan School District?
49% of Waychigan School District students are White, 38% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waychigan School District?
Waychigan School District has a student/teacher ratio of 119:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Waychigan School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,084 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 60% over four school years.
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