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#2029 of 3,192 schools in MI
Way Academy Chicago Site
High School · W-a-y Academy · Detroit, MI
A W-a-y Academy charter high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
19321 W CHICAGO ST Don Bosco Hall, Detroit, MI 48228
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 15.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Way Academy Chicago Site score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 15 points across the 9-year record (2013–2021) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2013-2021) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2013-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Way Academy Chicago Site sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,148/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Detroit), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$31,485
Median home value
$55,100
Median rent
$1,086/mo
College educated
10.8%
Homeownership
49.7%
Poverty rate
39.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48228; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 520 | Compare → |
| Detroit Community Schools High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 249 | Compare → |
| Clara B Ford Academy SdaCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | 5–12 | 1.8 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Vista Meadows AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 86 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
W-a-y Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,759NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Way Academy Chicago Site is listed in W-A-Y Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Way Academy Chicago Site
Way Academy Chicago Site is a public high school in Detroit, MI, part of W-a-y Academy, serving approximately 85 students in grades 6th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,029 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Way Academy Chicago Site
What grades does Way Academy Chicago Site serve?
Way Academy Chicago Site serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Way Academy Chicago Site?
Way Academy Chicago Site has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.
How does Way Academy Chicago Site rank in MI?
Way Academy Chicago Site ranks #2,029 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Way Academy Chicago Site's MySchoolScout rating?
Way Academy Chicago Site has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Way Academy Chicago Site?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Way Academy Chicago Site has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).
Is Way Academy Chicago Site a charter school?
Yes, Way Academy Chicago Site is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Way Academy Chicago Site a Title I school?
No, Way Academy Chicago Site is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Way Academy Chicago Site?
100.0% of students at Way Academy Chicago Site qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 85
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Phone
- (313) 444-9398
- 4-Year Graduation
- 15.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48228)
- 52,719
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 31.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48228; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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