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#2417 of 3,192 schools in MI
Wayne Memorial High School
High School · Wayne-westland Community School District · Wayne, MI
A Wayne-westland Community School District high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3001 4TH ST, Wayne, MI 48184
- Math 12% proficient (2021)
- Reading 37% proficient (2021)
- 79.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wayne Memorial High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 43% (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
63%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wayne Memorial High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,031/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wayne), 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
$54,572
Median home value
$142,400
Median rent
$924/mo
College educated
15.6%
Homeownership
57.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48184; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waynewestland Innovative AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 255 | Compare → |
| John Glenn High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 8–12 | 2.3 mi | 1,468 | Compare → |
| Burger Development CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| American International Academy High Schoolmiddle SchoollCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | 7–12 | 2.7 mi | 197 | 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.
Wayne-westland Community School District
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #3 of 16
- District spending per student
- $22,351NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wayne Memorial High School is listed in Wayne-Westland Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wayne Memorial High School
Wayne Memorial High School is a public high school in Wayne, MI, part of Wayne-westland Community School District, serving approximately 1,379 students in grades 8th-12th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,417 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wayne Memorial High School
What grades does Wayne Memorial High School serve?
Wayne Memorial High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Wayne Memorial High School?
Wayne Memorial High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,379 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne Memorial High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne Memorial High School is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wayne Memorial High School rank in MI?
Wayne Memorial High School ranks #2,417 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Wayne Memorial High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wayne Memorial High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Wayne Memorial High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wayne Memorial High School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Wayne Memorial High School a charter school?
No, Wayne Memorial High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wayne Memorial High School a Title I school?
No, Wayne Memorial High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wayne Memorial High School?
63.0% of students at Wayne Memorial 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
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,379
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 88.1%
- Phone
- (734) 419-2206
- 4-Year Graduation
- 79.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48184)
- 17,436
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 48184; 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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