Waypoint Academy serves 229 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
229 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-44%
65%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
58%
18%
White
26%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)60-69%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Waypoint Academy School District
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waypoint Academy?
The graduation rate of Waypoint Academy is 60-69%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Waypoint Academy?
229 students attend Waypoint Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Waypoint Academy students are Black, 26% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Waypoint Academy?
Waypoint Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Waypoint Academy offer ?
Waypoint Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Waypoint Academy part of?
Waypoint Academy is part of Waypoint Academy School District.
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