W-a-y Academy School District
School District · Detroit, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
2
2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,759
Student-Teacher Ratio
100:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
2
2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,759
Student-Teacher Ratio
100:1
Evaluating W-a-y Academy?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge W-a-y Academy as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Way Academy Chicago Site
Detroit · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Way Academy Vernor Site
Detroit · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#421 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,759
+$1,176 vs Michigan median
District size
200 students
Smaller than Michigan median
Top-Rated Schools in W-a-y Academy
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Way Academy Chicago Site | 5.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Way Academy Vernor Site | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About W-a-y Academy
W-a-y Academy is a Detroit, Michigan school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 200 students with a student-teacher ratio of 100:1. The district invests $15,759 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.3/10, W-a-y Academy demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Way Academy Chicago Site, which has a composite score of 5.7/10.
In standardized testing, W-a-y Academy students show an average math proficiency of 12.6% and ELA proficiency of 18.3%.
The district includes 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in W-a-y Academy, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in W-a-y Academy with test data.
Schools in W-a-y Academy
2 schools High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Detroit
- Total Enrollment
- 200
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in W-a-y Academy?
W-a-y Academy has 2 schools in total — 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for W-a-y Academy?
The average composite rating for W-a-y Academy is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in W-a-y Academy?
W-a-y Academy spends $15,759 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in W-a-y Academy?
The average student-teacher ratio in W-a-y Academy is 100:1.
What is the top-rated school in W-a-y Academy?
Way Academy Chicago Site is the highest-rated school in W-a-y Academy with a composite score of 5.7/10.
What are the test scores in W-a-y Academy?
Across schools in W-a-y Academy with test data, the average math proficiency is 12.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 18.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 12.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 18.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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