Waverly Senior High School

Summary:

Waverly Senior High School is a public high school located in Lansing, Michigan, serving around 1,000 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Lansing Public School District, which is ranked 461 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Waverly Senior High School has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 32.5% White, 36.4% African American, 14.1% Hispanic, 4.8% Asian, and 11.3% two or more races. However, there are significant racial disparities in academic performance, with White students outperforming their African American and Hispanic peers on standardized tests. The school's overall academic performance, as measured by test scores, is generally lower than the state and nearby school averages, such as DeWitt High School. Waverly Senior High School has also experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, reaching 48.5% in 2021-2022, and a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 57.6% receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby high-performing schools like DeWitt High School, which is ranked 28 out of 743 Michigan high schools, Waverly Senior High School's performance is generally lower, with a declining statewide ranking from 413 out of 799 in 2013-2014 to 490 out of 743 in 2023-2024. Addressing the underlying issues of chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic challenges could be crucial in improving the school's overall outcomes and reducing the racial disparities in academic achievement.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 160 Snow Rd
       Lansing, MI  48917-3391


(517) 323-3831

District: Waverly Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
490th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,685 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.2 Help
Number of students:  1,000

Racial breakdown:

African American:
36.4%
White:
32.5%
Hispanic:
14.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.6% Help


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Compare Details Waverly Senior High School ranks worse than 65.9% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.55. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Waverly Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 high 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 Student population at Waverly Senior High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (36.4%), White (32.5%), Hispanic (14.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waverly Senior High School is 19.2. (See more...)
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Compare Waverly Senior High School employs 51.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waverly Senior High School is $14,685.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waverly Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Waverly Senior High School 490th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Waverly Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Waverly Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Waverly Community Schools 461st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waverly Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Waverly Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 75.11 182nd 705 74.2%
2007 65.43 302nd 767 60.6%
2008 65.28 325th 750 56.7%
2009 65.07 334th 754 55.7%
2010 62.96 371st 765 51.5%
2011 48.08 500th 784 36.2%
2012 46.41 463rd 773 40.1%
2013 46.57 458th 805 43.1%
2014 52.89 413th 799 48.3%
2015 45.92 470th 832 43.5%
2016 33.51 536th 852 37.1%
2017 34.10 501st 835 40.0%
2018 34.45 523rd 824 36.5%
2019 18.77 552nd 666 17.1%
2021 31.67 398th 561 29.1%
2022 24.01 459th 531 13.6%
2023 28.15 532nd 735 27.6%
2024 32.55 490th 743 34.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Waverly Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.46 86th 93 7.5%
2023 5.20 109th 110 0.9%
2024 32.67 70th 105 33.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waverly Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.06 538th 755 28.7%
2019 18.41 451st 532 15.2%
2021 32.56 298th 417 28.5%
2022 22.10 328th 369 11.1%
2023 23.60 498th 614 18.9%
2024 37.11 405th 654 38.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Waverly Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.08 494th 710 30.4%
2019 12.29 492nd 554 11.2%
2021 26.37 370th 462 19.9%
2022 16.83 390th 416 6.3%
2023 24.52 471st 611 22.9%
2024 19.72 500th 619 19.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Waverly Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.23 498th 707 29.6%
2019 16.90 474th 543 12.7%
2021 26.96 353rd 472 25.2%
2022 22.14 380th 440 13.6%
2023 23.04 482nd 611 21.1%
2024 36.63 397th 633 37.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Waverly Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.80 47th 63 25.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Waverly Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.64 140th 254 44.9%
2019 33.64 93rd 147 36.7%
2021 49.86 33rd 59 44.1%
2022 42.58 35th 51 31.4%
2023 23.64 132nd 170 22.4%
2024 38.76 105th 188 44.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Waverly Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.77 144th 201 28.4%
2019 24.62 72nd 97 25.8%
2022 11.93 78th 83 6.0%
2023 31.56 131st 190 31.1%
2024 36.92 120th 195 38.5%
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Rank History for White students at Waverly Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.45 249th 708 64.8%
2019 26.12 448th 582 23.0%
2021 46.31 251st 516 51.4%
2022 45.42 276th 492 43.9%
2023 61.74 210th 647 67.5%
2024 52.01 278th 638 56.4%
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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 Waverly Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 961 86 12 36 5 n/a n/a -1 1099
1989 895 91 17 45 0 n/a n/a 0 1048
1990 844 82 18 43 7 n/a n/a 0 994
1991 823 86 23 47 5 n/a n/a 0 984
1992 808 96 31 45 4 n/a n/a 0 984
1993 792 99 32 44 6 n/a n/a 0 973
1994 776 118 28 57 5 n/a n/a 0 984
1995 793 118 25 59 4 n/a n/a 0 999
1996 793 118 25 59 4 n/a n/a 0 999
1997 831 114 35 54 2 n/a n/a 0 1036
1998 832 134 42 58 2 n/a n/a 0 1068
1999 836 162 36 61 1 n/a n/a 0 1096
2000 847 167 36 63 1 n/a n/a 0 1114
2001 813 181 44 57 1 n/a n/a 0 1096
2002 759 213 45 63 2 n/a n/a 0 1082
2003 759 213 45 63 2 n/a n/a 0 1082
2004 720 228 45 70 1 n/a n/a 0 1064
2005 683 270 55 59 2 n/a n/a 0 1069
2006 662 290 56 79 8 n/a n/a 0 1095
2007 636 276 61 88 6 n/a n/a 0 1067
2008 598 309 56 92 8 n/a n/a 0 1063
2009 588 320 42 95 11 n/a n/a 5 1061
2010 533 304 48 111 8 n/a n/a 46 1050
2011 465 323 46 143 8 0 99 0 1084
2012 408 309 55 137 8 0 95 0 1012
2013 380 333 54 154 7 0 115 0 1043
2014 356 325 46 165 4 0 138 0 1034
2015 350 305 50 168 2 1 145 0 1021
2016 342 320 45 174 4 1 137 0 1023
2017 352 330 46 203 5 1 129 0 1066
2018 360 340 43 215 5 1 127 0 1091
2019 348 337 41 204 7 1 110 0 1048
2020 360 330 45 195 5 1 113 0 1049
2021 361 327 45 161 7 2 114 0 1017
2022 336 330 47 148 8 3 102 0 974
2023 325 364 48 141 7 2 113 0 1000

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 Waverly Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1099 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1048 n/a n/a 1.5
1990 994 76.0 13.0 2.5
1991 984 n/a n/a n/a
1992 984 n/a n/a 3.9
1993 973 n/a 0.0 3.2
1994 984 56.7 17.4 7.2
1995 999 55.6 18.0 5.3
1996 999 55.6 18.0 5.3
1997 1036 56.0 18.5 5.4
1998 1068 57.0 18.7 8
1999 1096 59.0 18.6 6.1
2000 1114 62.2 17.9 6
2001 1096 65.3 16.8 8.2
2002 1082 n/a n/a 6
2003 1082 n/a n/a 6
2004 1064 57.8 18.4 7.4
2005 1069 55.5 19.3 14.6
2006 1095 53.3 20.5 12.8
2007 1067 53.3 20.0 13.3
2008 1063 54.2 19.6 23.5
2009 1061 55.0 19.3 31.4
2010 1050 54.4 19.3 36.8
2011 1084 49.6 21.8 35.4
2012 1012 44.9 22.5 38.9
2013 1043 47.5 21.9 46.4
2014 1034 50.5 20.4 42.4
2015 1021 52.0 19.6 46.7
2016 1023 51.0 20.0 44.9
2017 1066 49.5 21.5 46.6
2018 1091 52.4 20.8 58.3
2019 1048 54.5 19.2 56.8
2020 1049 57.4 18.2 50.9
2021 1017 53.1 19.1 58.6
2022 974 51.8 18.7 54.6
2023 1000 51.9 19.2 57.6

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 Waverly Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1099 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1048 n/a n/a 1.5
1990 994 76.0 13.0 2.5
1991 984 n/a n/a n/a
1992 984 n/a n/a 3.9
1993 973 n/a 0.0 3.2
1994 984 56.7 17.4 7.2
1995 999 55.6 18.0 5.3
1996 999 55.6 18.0 5.3
1997 1036 56.0 18.5 5.4
1998 1068 57.0 18.7 8
1999 1096 59.0 18.6 6.1
2000 1114 62.2 17.9 6
2001 1096 65.3 16.8 8.2
2002 1082 n/a n/a 6
2003 1082 n/a n/a 6
2004 1064 57.8 18.4 7.4
2005 1069 55.5 19.3 14.6
2006 1095 53.3 20.5 12.8
2007 1067 53.3 20.0 13.3
2008 1063 54.2 19.6 23.5
2009 1061 55.0 19.3 31.4
2010 1050 54.4 19.3 36.8
2011 1084 49.6 21.8 35.4
2012 1012 44.9 22.5 38.9
2013 1043 47.5 21.9 46.4
2014 1034 50.5 20.4 42.4
2015 1021 52.0 19.6 46.7
2016 1023 51.0 20.0 44.9
2017 1066 49.5 21.5 46.6
2018 1091 52.4 20.8 58.3
2019 1048 54.5 19.2 56.8
2020 1049 57.4 18.2 50.9
2021 1017 53.1 19.1 58.6
2022 974 51.8 18.7 54.6
2023 1000 51.9 19.2 57.6

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 Waverly Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $526 (4.7%) $10,683 (95.3%) $11,208
2020 $592 (5.1%) $10,997 (94.9%) $11,589
2021 $1,657 (14.4%) $9,886 (85.6%) $11,543
2022 $1,450 (11.0%) $11,690 (89.0%) $13,140
2023 $1,223 (8.3%) $13,462 (91.7%) $14,684

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Waverly Senior 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 552nd of 666 High schoolsRanks 532nd of 735 High schools
 10.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Waverly Senior High School)27.729.6
 1.9%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Waverly Community Schools)27.729.6
 1.9%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Waverly Senior High School)38.836.6
 2.2%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Waverly Community Schools)38.836.6
 2.2%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Waverly Senior High School)17.813.1
 4.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Waverly Community Schools)17.813.1
 4.7%
   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 Students10481000
 4.6%
African American337364
 8%
American Indian77
Asian4148
 17.1%
Hispanic204141
 30.9%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White348325
 6.6%
Two or More Races110113
 2.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.8%57.6%
 0.8%


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Waverly Senior High School ranks 490th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Waverly Senior High School are 36% African American, 33% White, 14% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,000 students attended Waverly Senior High School.


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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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