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#1723 of 3,192 schools in MI
Way Michigan
High School · Way Michigan · Detroit, MI
A charter high school in Detroit, MI where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
407 E FORT ST, Detroit, MI 48226
- Math 25% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 75% vs MI 49% (2022)
- 24.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Way Michigan score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2014–2022), then recovered 30 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Way Michigan 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 97Walker's Paradise
- Transit 83Excellent Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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
$69,813
Median home value
$307,700
Median rent
$1,714/mo
College educated
52.7%
Homeownership
9.1%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48226; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cass Technical High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 2,485 | Compare → |
| University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| Crockett Midtown High School of Science and MedicineEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 152 | Compare → |
| Detroit Edison Public School Academy High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 423 | 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.
Way Michigan
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,250NCES 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 Michigan is listed in WAY Michigan; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Way Michigan
Way Michigan is a public high school in Detroit, MI, part of Way Michigan, serving approximately 119 students in grades 6th-12th with a 119:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,723 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Way Michigan
What grades does Way Michigan serve?
Way Michigan serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Way Michigan?
Way Michigan has an enrollment of approximately 119 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Way Michigan?
The student-teacher ratio at Way Michigan is 119:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Way Michigan rank in MI?
Way Michigan ranks #1,723 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Way Michigan's MySchoolScout rating?
Way Michigan has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Michigan?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Way Michigan has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Way Michigan a charter school?
Yes, Way Michigan is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Way Michigan a Title I school?
No, Way Michigan is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Way Michigan?
86.6% of students at Way Michigan 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
- 119
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 119:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Phone
- (734) 494-2106
- 4-Year Graduation
- 24.5%
- Area population (ZIP 48226)
- 6,893
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 48226; 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, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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