WAY Michigan

Summary:

WAY Michigan is a public charter virtual high school serving grades 6-12 in Detroit, Michigan, part of the WAY Michigan District, which is ranked 14th out of 610 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

WAY Michigan has seen significant improvements in recent years, moving from 682nd out of 824 Michigan high schools in 2017-2018 to 34th out of 743 in 2023-2024, with a 5-star rating. The school has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of White (54.64%) and Hispanic (13.66%) students in 2021-2022. WAY Michigan has also made strides in supporting its low-socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking 22nd out of 654 Michigan high schools for this subgroup in 2023-2024, with a 5-star rating. However, the school still faces challenges with high dropout rates, ranging from 23.5% to 38.7% over the past five years, and consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 73.7% to 83.7% over the same period.

While WAY Michigan outperforms the nearby schools, such as Cass Technical High School, in some metrics like test scores, the school still has room for improvement in areas like graduation rates. Examining the practices and strategies of the higher-performing nearby schools could provide valuable insights for WAY Michigan to further enhance its educational outcomes and support its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual 6-12

 407 E Fort St
       Detroit, MI  48226-2957


(734) 494-2106

District: WAY Michigan

SchoolDigger Rank:
34th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,602 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  0.0 Help
Number of students:  0

Racial breakdown:


Free/discounted lunch recipients:  ∞% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details WAY Michigan is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25. (See more...)
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Compare Details WAY Michigan ranks better than 95.4% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.13. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at WAY Michigan 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.
Teachers
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at WAY Michigan is $15,602.
Schooldigger 2018 Rankings:

WAY Michigan:

SchoolDigger ranks WAY Michigan 34th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See WAY Michigan in the ranking list.)

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WAY Michigan:

SchoolDigger ranks WAY Michigan 14th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for WAY Michigan

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Rank History for all middle school students at WAY Michigan

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.00 663rd 838 20.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at WAY Michigan

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.05 535th 815 34.4%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for WAY Michigan

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Rank History for all high school students at WAY Michigan

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 18.87 590th 835 29.3%
2018 11.66 682nd 824 17.2%
2023 91.95 41st 735 94.4%
2024 94.13 34th 743 95.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at WAY Michigan

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.92 633rd 755 16.2%
2024 95.26 22nd 654 96.6%
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Rank History for high school Female students at WAY Michigan

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.13 585th 710 17.6%
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Rank History for high school Male students at WAY Michigan

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.42 685th 707 3.1%
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Rank History for high school African American students at WAY Michigan

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.92 197th 254 22.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at WAY Michigan

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.24 636th 708 10.2%
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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.

WAY Michigan Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for WAY Michigan

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 28 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 41
2016 51 19 1 4 2 0 0 0 77
2017 66 48 0 7 0 0 0 0 121
2018 143 102 1 21 2 0 0 0 269
2019 126 57 0 11 1 0 0 0 195
2020 128 41 1 23 0 0 2 0 195
2021 116 54 2 18 0 0 1 0 191
2022 100 54 2 25 1 0 1 0 183
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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 WAY Michigan

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 41 1.0 41.0 82.9
2016 77 3.0 25.6 62.3
2017 121 3.4 34.8 66.9
2018 269 8.1 33.0 81
2019 195 8.6 22.5 80
2020 195 6.5 29.6 85.1
2021 191 6.4 29.5 85.3
2022 183 5.1 35.5 87.4
2023 0 1.9 0.0 n/a

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 WAY Michigan

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 41 1.0 41.0 82.9
2016 77 3.0 25.6 62.3
2017 121 3.4 34.8 66.9
2018 269 8.1 33.0 81
2019 195 8.6 22.5 80
2020 195 6.5 29.6 85.1
2021 191 6.4 29.5 85.3
2022 183 5.1 35.5 87.4
2023 0 1.9 0.0 n/a

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 WAY Michigan

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $827 (9.1%) $8,308 (90.9%) $9,135
2020 $883 (10.2%) $7,811 (89.8%) $8,694
2021 $1,858 (17.4%) $8,792 (82.6%) $10,650
2022 $3,281 (29.5%) $7,852 (70.5%) $11,133
2023 $3,247 (20.8%) $12,355 (79.2%) $15,602

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

Impact of COVID-19 on WAY Michigan

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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (WAY Michigan)33.350
 16.7%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (WAY Michigan)33.350
 16.7%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.351.6
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1950
 100%
African American570
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic110
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White1260
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80%


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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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