Very Good
#901 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 28% in state
Wayland High School
High School · Wayland Union Schools · Wayland, MI
A Wayland Union Schools high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
870 EAST SUPERIOR ST, Wayland, MI 49348
- Math 42% proficient (2021)
- Reading 52% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wayland High School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 47% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wayland High School 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average567/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,267
Median home value
$247,200
Median rent
$1,123/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
79.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49348; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career Connections AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 52 | 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.
Wayland Union Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,953NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wayland High School is listed in Wayland Union Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wayland High School
Wayland High School is a public high school in Wayland, MI, part of Wayland Union Schools, serving approximately 814 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #901 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wayland High School
What grades does Wayland High School serve?
Wayland High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Wayland High School?
Wayland High School has an enrollment of approximately 814 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayland High School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wayland High School rank in MI?
Wayland High School ranks #901 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Wayland High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wayland High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Wayland High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wayland High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Wayland High School a charter school?
No, Wayland High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wayland High School a Title I school?
No, Wayland High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wayland High School?
35.4% of students at Wayland High School 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 814
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Allegan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.9%
- Phone
- (269) 792-2254
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 49348)
- 13,607
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 49348; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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