Below Average
#2535 of 3,192 schools in MI
Way Academy Vernor Site
High School · W-a-y Academy · Detroit, MI
A W-a-y Academy charter high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8701 West Vernor Highway, Detroit, MI 48209
- Math 25% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 25% vs MI 60% (2022)
- ≤20% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Way Academy Vernor Site score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2012–2022), then recovered 20 points since 2017, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
Based on 20 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Way Academy Vernor 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 79Very Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- 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
$42,152
Median home value
$82,800
Median rent
$843/mo
College educated
9.6%
Homeownership
58.5%
Poverty rate
30.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48209; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cesar Chavez High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 693 | Compare → |
| Universal AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 684 | Compare → |
| Al-furqan Quran AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–10 | 1.6 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Detroit Cristo Rey High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 289 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
W-a-y Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 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 Vernor Site is listed in W-A-Y Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Way Academy Vernor Site
Way Academy Vernor Site is a public high school in Detroit, MI, part of W-a-y Academy, serving approximately 115 students in grades 6th-12th with a 115:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,535 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Way Academy Vernor Site
What grades does Way Academy Vernor Site serve?
Way Academy Vernor Site serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Way Academy Vernor Site?
Way Academy Vernor Site has an enrollment of approximately 115 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Way Academy Vernor Site?
The student-teacher ratio at Way Academy Vernor Site is 115:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Way Academy Vernor Site rank in MI?
Way Academy Vernor Site ranks #2,535 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Way Academy Vernor Site's MySchoolScout rating?
Way Academy Vernor Site has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Vernor Site?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Way Academy Vernor Site has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Way Academy Vernor Site a charter school?
Yes, Way Academy Vernor 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 Vernor Site a Title I school?
No, Way Academy Vernor Site is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Way Academy Vernor Site?
99.1% of students at Way Academy Vernor 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
- 115
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 115:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Phone
- (313) 444-8082
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤20%
- Area population (ZIP 48209)
- 27,534
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.3
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 48209; 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, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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