Wayne Memorial High School

Summary:

Wayne Memorial High School is a public high school located in Wayne, Michigan, serving grades 8-12 with a total enrollment of 1,361 students. The school is part of the Wayne-Westland Community School District, which is ranked 546 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wayne Memorial High School faces significant challenges, with a diverse student population that includes 42.98% White, 41.44% African American, and 8.38% Hispanic students. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Michigan high schools, with a ranking between 478 and 616 over the past several years, and it has maintained a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's four-year graduation rate has declined from 84.9% in 2019-2020 to 75.9% in 2021-2022, which is lower than the state average and some of the nearby schools, such as John Glenn High School and WayneWestland Innovative Academy. Additionally, the school's dropout rate has increased from 6.2% in 2019-2020 to 13.4% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the state average and most of the nearby schools.

Academic performance at Wayne Memorial High School is also a concern, with only 20.7% of 11th-grade students proficient in M-Step/Science in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 37.5%. The school's high percentage of students (63.26% in 2022-2023) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch indicates a significant socioeconomic disadvantage, which likely contributes to the school's academic and attendance challenges. Despite a significant increase in per-student spending, from $12,549 in 2019-2020 to $19,778 in 2022-2023, the school's performance has not improved, suggesting the need for a closer examination of how resources are being utilized.


Detail:

Public 8-12

 3001 4th St
       Wayne, MI  48184-1358


(734) 419-2206

District: Wayne-Westland Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
616th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,778 Help


Feeder schools for Wayne Memorial High School:

Elementary:    Albert Schweitzer Elementary School
    Alexander Hamilton Elementary School
    Eugene B Elliott Elementary School
    RooseveltMcGrath Elementary School
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Middle:    Adams Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  1,361

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.0%
African American:
41.4%
Hispanic:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wayne Memorial High School ranks worse than 82.9% of high schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Wayne-Westland Community School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.71. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wayne Memorial High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (43%), African American (41.4%), Hispanic (8.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wayne Memorial High School is 18.3, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Wayne-Westland Community School District! (See more...)
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Compare Wayne Memorial High School employs 74.3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wayne Memorial High School is $19,778. 1 high schools in the Wayne-Westland Community School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wayne Memorial High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne Memorial High School 616th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Wayne Memorial High School in the ranking list.)

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Wayne-Westland Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne-Westland Community School District 546th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wayne Memorial High School

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Rank History for all students at Wayne Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 36.36 524th 705 25.7%
2007 40.45 526th 767 31.4%
2008 51.64 451st 750 39.9%
2009 40.45 519th 754 31.2%
2010 47.52 490th 765 35.9%
2011 50.53 487th 784 37.9%
2012 37.80 516th 773 33.2%
2013 32.04 545th 805 32.3%
2014 33.36 543rd 799 32.0%
2015 40.99 508th 832 38.9%
2016 44.18 457th 852 46.4%
2017 49.23 384th 835 54.0%
2018 36.05 512th 824 37.9%
2019 25.81 505th 666 24.2%
2021 9.69 533rd 561 5.0%
2022 19.86 478th 531 10.0%
2023 21.34 575th 735 21.8%
2024 17.71 616th 743 17.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Wayne Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.82 103rd 110 6.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wayne Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.05 109th 315 65.4%
2023 13.97 107th 116 7.8%
2024 14.82 119th 130 8.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wayne Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.32 498th 755 34.0%
2019 26.32 420th 532 21.1%
2021 9.57 404th 417 3.1%
2022 29.90 302nd 369 18.2%
2023 20.25 516th 614 16.0%
2024 20.04 542nd 654 17.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Wayne Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.22 502nd 710 29.3%
2019 23.30 446th 554 19.5%
2022 11.90 401st 416 3.6%
2023 19.78 493rd 611 19.3%
2024 16.00 524th 619 15.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Wayne Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.90 463rd 707 34.5%
2019 18.06 467th 543 14.0%
2021 7.99 451st 472 4.4%
2022 20.19 386th 440 12.3%
2023 14.89 536th 611 12.3%
2024 15.21 554th 633 12.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Wayne Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.58 72nd 87 17.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Wayne Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.43 128th 254 49.6%
2019 43.06 74th 147 49.7%
2021 10.26 58th 59 1.7%
2023 35.95 97th 170 42.9%
2024 35.24 116th 188 38.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wayne Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.02 63rd 201 68.7%
2019 26.51 70th 97 27.8%
2022 53.02 39th 83 53.0%
2023 20.71 162nd 190 14.7%
2024 49.54 92nd 195 52.8%
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Rank History for White students at Wayne Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.93 474th 708 33.1%
2019 23.43 464th 582 20.3%
2021 12.51 479th 516 7.2%
2022 24.78 408th 492 17.1%
2023 24.79 498th 647 23.0%
2024 16.93 556th 638 12.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wayne Memorial High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1598 272 8 21 3 n/a n/a 0 1902
1989 1400 266 5 20 6 n/a n/a 0 1697
1990 1266 264 11 19 2 n/a n/a 0 1562
1991 1122 242 12 20 8 n/a n/a 74 1478
1992 1048 259 6 25 5 n/a n/a 0 1343
1993 989 259 12 22 46 n/a n/a 0 1328
1994 1071 233 14 30 59 n/a n/a 0 1407
1995 1321 283 16 30 38 n/a n/a 0 1688
1996 1321 283 16 30 38 n/a n/a 0 1688
1997 1459 356 18 14 15 n/a n/a 8 1870
1998 1455 392 28 23 23 n/a n/a 5 1926
1999 1527 383 18 32 20 n/a n/a 0 1980
2000 1534 365 18 29 26 n/a n/a 36 2008
2001 1540 364 23 34 32 n/a n/a 0 1993
2002 1565 357 30 29 17 n/a n/a 0 1998
2003 1565 357 30 29 17 n/a n/a 0 1998
2004 1521 387 30 30 23 n/a n/a 0 1991
2005 1500 413 37 35 21 n/a n/a 0 2006
2006 1514 466 32 41 22 n/a n/a 0 2075
2007 1482 495 32 53 31 n/a n/a 0 2093
2008 1348 506 35 61 32 n/a n/a 0 1982
2009 1323 481 34 66 25 n/a n/a 1 1930
2010 1262 489 26 73 18 n/a n/a 0 1868
2011 1225 528 24 72 17 0 6 0 1872
2012 1198 517 25 70 11 0 8 0 1829
2013 1129 525 24 73 10 0 8 0 1769
2014 1064 589 25 83 11 0 8 0 1780
2015 1027 593 24 84 9 0 12 0 1749
2016 987 608 22 88 16 1 20 0 1742
2017 892 602 25 112 9 1 32 0 1673
2018 855 626 28 133 8 1 41 0 1692
2019 757 625 29 136 6 2 52 0 1607
2020 664 633 20 132 5 1 63 0 1518
2021 637 596 16 124 5 0 78 0 1456
2022 614 538 14 109 8 1 78 0 1362
2023 585 564 12 114 5 2 79 0 1361

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wayne Memorial High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1902 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1697 n/a n/a 3.9
1990 1562 92.0 16.9 11.3
1991 1478 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1343 n/a n/a 6.9
1993 1328 n/a 0.0 11.1
1994 1407 65.2 21.6 15.6
1995 1688 85.4 19.8 16.7
1996 1688 85.4 19.8 16.7
1997 1870 85.0 22.0 17.3
1998 1926 84.0 22.9 14
1999 1980 89.0 22.2 17.7
2000 2008 91.8 21.5 23.3
2001 1993 92.3 21.6 26.9
2002 1998 98.4 20.3 33.2
2003 1998 98.4 20.3 33.2
2004 1991 96.0 20.7 35.3
2005 2006 103.8 19.3 40
2006 2075 97.2 21.3 42.6
2007 2093 93.0 22.5 48.3
2008 1982 95.7 20.7 51.2
2009 1930 90.5 21.3 52.6
2010 1868 87.4 21.3 59.4
2011 1872 90.6 20.6 61.8
2012 1829 89.3 20.4 61.5
2013 1769 82.3 21.4 62.6
2014 1780 77.6 22.9 65.6
2015 1749 79.0 22.1 66.2
2016 1742 86.0 20.2 63.8
2017 1673 86.3 19.3 62.6
2018 1692 79.7 21.2 50.6
2019 1607 78.0 20.6 51.6
2020 1518 69.1 21.9 67.9
2021 1456 71.3 20.4 69.6
2022 1362 87.5 15.5 58.3
2023 1361 74.3 18.3 63.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wayne Memorial High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1902 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1697 n/a n/a 3.9
1990 1562 92.0 16.9 11.3
1991 1478 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1343 n/a n/a 6.9
1993 1328 n/a 0.0 11.1
1994 1407 65.2 21.6 15.6
1995 1688 85.4 19.8 16.7
1996 1688 85.4 19.8 16.7
1997 1870 85.0 22.0 17.3
1998 1926 84.0 22.9 14
1999 1980 89.0 22.2 17.7
2000 2008 91.8 21.5 23.3
2001 1993 92.3 21.6 26.9
2002 1998 98.4 20.3 33.2
2003 1998 98.4 20.3 33.2
2004 1991 96.0 20.7 35.3
2005 2006 103.8 19.3 40
2006 2075 97.2 21.3 42.6
2007 2093 93.0 22.5 48.3
2008 1982 95.7 20.7 51.2
2009 1930 90.5 21.3 52.6
2010 1868 87.4 21.3 59.4
2011 1872 90.6 20.6 61.8
2012 1829 89.3 20.4 61.5
2013 1769 82.3 21.4 62.6
2014 1780 77.6 22.9 65.6
2015 1749 79.0 22.1 66.2
2016 1742 86.0 20.2 63.8
2017 1673 86.3 19.3 62.6
2018 1692 79.7 21.2 50.6
2019 1607 78.0 20.6 51.6
2020 1518 69.1 21.9 67.9
2021 1456 71.3 20.4 69.6
2022 1362 87.5 15.5 58.3
2023 1361 74.3 18.3 63.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wayne Memorial High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,442 (12.3%) $10,297 (87.7%) $11,738
2020 $1,157 (9.2%) $11,392 (90.8%) $12,549
2021 $1,839 (13.2%) $12,111 (86.8%) $13,950
2022 $1,386 (8.6%) $14,808 (91.4%) $16,194
2023 $2,298 (11.6%) $17,480 (88.4%) $19,778

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wayne Memorial High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 505th of 666 High schoolsRanks 575th of 735 High schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Wayne Memorial High School)41.226.8
 14.4%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Wayne-Westland Community School District)39.223.1
 16.1%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Wayne Memorial High School)37.433
 4.4%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Wayne-Westland Community School District)37.634.5
 3.1%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Wayne Memorial High School)15.211
 4.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Wayne-Westland Community School District)17.710.7
 7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students16071361
 15.3%
African American625564
 9.8%
American Indian65
 16.7%
Asian2912
 58.6%
Hispanic136114
 16.2%
Pacific Islander22
White757585
 22.7%
Two or More Races5279
 51.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.6%63.3%
 11.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,361 students attended Wayne Memorial High School.

Students at Wayne Memorial High School are 43% White, 41% African American, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Wayne Memorial High School ranks in the bottom 17.1% of Michigan high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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