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#3012 of 3,192 schools in MI
Waynewestland Innovative Academy
High School · Wayne-westland Community School District · Wayne, MI
A Wayne-westland Community School District high school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5400 4TH ST, Wayne, MI 48184
- Math 3% proficient (2019)
- Reading 3% proficient (2019)
- 27.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Waynewestland Innovative Academy score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2016, to 3% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waynewestland Innovative Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Memorial High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 8–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,379 | Compare → |
| Romulus Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 576 | Compare → |
| Romulus Virtual Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| Burger Development CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 110 | 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.
Wayne-westland Community School District
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #8 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
Waynewestland Innovative Academy is listed in Wayne-Westland Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waynewestland Innovative Academy
Waynewestland Innovative Academy is a public high school in Wayne, MI, part of Wayne-westland Community School District, serving approximately 255 students in grades 9th-12th with a 31.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,012 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waynewestland Innovative Academy
What grades does Waynewestland Innovative Academy serve?
Waynewestland Innovative Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Waynewestland Innovative Academy?
Waynewestland Innovative Academy has an enrollment of approximately 255 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waynewestland Innovative Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Waynewestland Innovative Academy is 31.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waynewestland Innovative Academy rank in MI?
Waynewestland Innovative Academy ranks #3,012 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Waynewestland Innovative Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Waynewestland Innovative Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Waynewestland Innovative Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waynewestland Innovative Academy has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Waynewestland Innovative Academy a charter school?
No, Waynewestland Innovative Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waynewestland Innovative Academy a Title I school?
No, Waynewestland Innovative Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waynewestland Innovative Academy?
74.9% of students at Waynewestland Innovative Academy 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
- 255
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 31.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.1%
- Phone
- (734) 419-2436
- 4-Year Graduation
- 27.0%
- 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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