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#1928 of 3,192 schools in MI
Way Oasis
High School · Mt. Pleasant City School District · Mount Pleasant, MI
A Mt. Pleasant City School District high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3480 SOUTH ISABELLA RD, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
- Math 25% vs MI 33% (2022)
- Reading 25% vs MI 49% (2022)
- ≤20% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Way Oasis score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Way Oasis sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,458/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Pleasant), 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
$48,794
Median home value
$168,000
Median rent
$862/mo
College educated
37.1%
Homeownership
48.8%
Poverty rate
27.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48858; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Day TreatmentEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.0 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Mt Pleasant Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,093 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 425 | 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.
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.
Mt. Pleasant City School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,449NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Way Oasis is listed in Mt. Pleasant City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Way Oasis
Way Oasis is a public high school in Mount Pleasant, MI, part of Mt. Pleasant City School District, serving approximately 146 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,928 of 3,192 schools in MI.
State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Way Oasis
What grades does Way Oasis serve?
Way Oasis serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Way Oasis?
Way Oasis has an enrollment of approximately 146 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Way Oasis?
The student-teacher ratio at Way Oasis is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Way Oasis rank in MI?
Way Oasis ranks #1,928 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Way Oasis's MySchoolScout rating?
Way Oasis has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Oasis?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Way Oasis has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Way Oasis a charter school?
No, Way Oasis is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Way Oasis a Title I school?
No, Way Oasis is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Way Oasis?
69.9% of students at Way Oasis 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
- 146
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Isabella County
- Phone
- (989) 775-2290
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤20%
- Area population (ZIP 48858)
- 42,732
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 27.3
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 48858; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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