Serving 146 students in grades 6-12, W-a-y Oakland 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 67%).
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
146 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-59%
67%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
8%
18%
White
80%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% MI state average).
How many students attend W-a-y Oakland?
146 students attend W-a-y Oakland.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of W-a-y Oakland students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does W-a-y Oakland offer ?
W-a-y Oakland offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is W-a-y Oakland part of?
W-a-y Oakland is part of Oakland Schools.
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