WAY Academy Chicago Site vs Detroit Community Schools High School
WAY Academy Chicago Site and Detroit Community Schools High School are very closely rated, both scoring around 6.4 out of 10. Detroit Community Schools High School is significantly larger with 249 students, about 2.9× the size of WAY Academy Chicago Site (85). In math proficiency, Detroit Community Schools High School leads at 34.5%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
WAY Academy Chicago Site
Detroit, MI
6.4/10
High School6th – 12thCharter
85 students
Detroit Community Schools High School
Detroit, MI
6.6/10
High School9th – 12thCharter
249 students
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| Metric | WAY Academy Chicago Site | Detroit Community Schools High School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.4 / 10 | 6.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.7 | 2.2 |
| Growth Score | 9.9 | 9.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100% | 93.6% |
| Environment Score | 4.5 | 7.2 |
| State Rank | #1,490 of 3,198 | #1,336 of 3,198 |
| State Percentile | 53th | 58th |
Test Scores
| Subject | WAY Academy Chicago Site | Detroit Community Schools High School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 25.0% | 34.5% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 25.0% | 15.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | WAY Academy Chicago Site | Detroit Community Schools High School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 6th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 85 | 249 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | — | 14.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 93.6% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | ≤20% | 90–94% |
| District | W-A-Y Academy | Detroit Community Schools |
| City | Detroit | Detroit |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Detroit (48228) | Detroit (48223) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $31,485 | $42,324 |
| Median Home Value | $55,100 | $87,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,086 | $1,013 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 10.8% | 18.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 39.3% | 23.9% |
| Avg Commute | 25 min | 27 min |