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:
34^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,602

Student/teacher ratio: 0.0

Number of students: 0

Racial breakdown:

Free/discounted lunch recipients: ∞%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details WAY Michigan is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25. (See more...)

Compare Details WAY Michigan ranks better than 95.4% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.13. (See more...)

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.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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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Teachers

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at WAY Michigan is $15,602.

Schooldigger 2018 Rankings:

WAY Michigan:

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

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

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African American students:

White students:

WAY Michigan:

SchoolDigger ranks WAY Michigan 14^th 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	663^rd	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	535^th	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
2017	18.87	590^th	835	29.3%
2018	11.66	682^nd	824	17.2%
2023	91.95	41^st	735	94.4%
2024	94.13	34^th	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	633^rd	755	16.2%
2024	95.26	22^nd	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	585^th	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	685^th	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	197^th	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	636^th	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.

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	Two or More Races	Total
2015	28	12	1	0	0	0	41
2016	51	19	1	4	2	0	77
2017	66	48	0	7	0	0	121
2018	143	102	1	21	2	0	269
2019	126	57	0	11	1	0	195
2020	128	41	1	23	0	2	195
2021	116	54	2	18	0	1	191
2022	100	54	2	25	1	1	183
2023	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for WAY Michigan

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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)	33.3	50	16.7%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (WAY Michigan)	33.3	50	16.7%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	51.6	3.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	195	0	100%
African American	57	0	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	11	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	126	0	100%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	80%	∞

Schools Near WAY Michigan

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
WAY Michigan	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	407 E Fort St	Detroit	48226	Wayne County	WAY Michigan	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(734) 494-2106	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	94.1	34^th of 743 public high schools	95.4%		91.9	41^st of 735 public high schools	94.4%	7			58.3	66.7	$15,602	$3,247	$12,355
CapstoneWayne County Juvenile Detention Facility	Public, Charter	6-12	3501 Hamtramck Dr	Hamtramck	48211	Wayne County	Capstone Academy Charter School (SDA)	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 831-3510	135	7	19.2	97.8%	16 (11.9%)	119 (88.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$23,519	$5,130	$18,389
Cass Technical High School	Public	9-12	2501 2nd Ave	Detroit	48201	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 263-2000	2,395	100	23.9	62.2%	46 (1.9%)	1,823 (76.1%)	280 (11.7%)	226 (9.4%)	5 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	14 (0.6%)	68.8	185^th of 743 public high schools	75.1%		59.6	263^rd of 735 public high schools	64.2%	78	71.7	32.1	34.7	47.1	$17,460	$5,109	$12,351
University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High School	Public, Magnet, Charter	9-12	2664 Franklin St	Detroit	48207	Wayne County	University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD)	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 393-9166	468	28	16.4	77.8%	3 (0.6%)	454 (97.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	10.6	663^rd of 743 public high schools	10.8%		7.3	684^th of 735 public high schools	6.9%	21	22.6		17.3	11.5	$13,204	$2,789	$10,415
Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3402 Saint Aubin St	Detroit	48207	Wayne County	Detroit Edison Public School Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 877-9381	405	14	28.7	67.9%	0 (0.0%)	385 (95.1%)	12 (3.0%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	31.7	497^th of 743 public high schools	33.1%		28.3	529^th of 735 public high schools	28.0%	32	43.8	7.9	28.1	31.5	$11,354	$2,684	$8,670
Crockett Midtown High School of Science and Medicine	Public	9-12	571 Mack Ave	Detroit	48201	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-1805	206	17	12.1	83.0%	8 (3.9%)	175 (85.0%)	5 (2.4%)	17 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	12.8	650^th of 743 public high schools	12.5%		9.7	673^rd of 735 public high schools	8.4%	23	16.1		9.7	25.8	$23,173	$6,520	$16,653
Detroit Public Safety Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	1250 Rosa Parks Blvd	Detroit	48216	Wayne County	Detroit Public Safety Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 965-6916	159	8	20.9	96.9%	1 (0.6%)	155 (97.5%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	4.8	722^nd of 743 public high schools	2.8%					(n/a)	12.2			10.2	$13,801	$5,081	$8,720
Detroit School of Arts	Public	9-12	123 Selden St	Detroit	48201	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-6000	432	35	12.4	72.7%	9 (2.1%)	405 (93.8%)	7 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.4%)	23.2	573^rd of 743 public high schools	22.9%		16.8	616^th of 735 public high schools	16.2%	43	44.0		11.0	19.8	$24,789	$6,296	$18,493
Martin Luther King Junior Senior High School	Public	9-12	3200 E Lafayette St	Detroit	48207	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-7373	821	39	20.8	72.7%	0 (0.0%)	819 (99.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	7.8	688^th of 743 public high schools	7.4%		6.1	696^th of 735 public high schools	5.3%	8	22.1	6.0	12.2	9.6	$19,979	$7,528	$12,451
Covenant High School Southwest	Public, Charter	9-12	1450 25th St	Detroit	48216	Wayne County	Covenant Schools Detroit	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 297-8720	135	6	21.7	94.8%	8 (5.9%)	56 (41.5%)	69 (51.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)								(n/a)					$13,501	$1,726	$11,775

Frequently Asked Questions about WAY Michigan

Is WAY Michigan a good school?

Yes! WAY Michigan is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 34^th of 743 Michigan high schools.

How many students attend WAY Michigan?

In the 2022-23 school year, 0 students attended WAY Michigan.

What is the racial makeup of WAY Michigan?

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