Serving 255 students in grades 9-12, Waynewestland Innovative Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waynewestland Innovative Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Waynewestland Innovative Academy's student population of 255 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Waynewestland Innovative Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waynewestland Innovative Academy is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2419 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
48%
18%
White
43%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waynewestland Innovative Academy's ranking?
Waynewestland Innovative Academy is ranked #2419 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waynewestland Innovative Academy?
The graduation rate of Waynewestland Innovative Academy is 50-54%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Waynewestland Innovative Academy?
255 students attend Waynewestland Innovative Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Waynewestland Innovative Academy students are Black, 43% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waynewestland Innovative Academy?
Waynewestland Innovative Academy has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Waynewestland Innovative Academy offer ?
Waynewestland Innovative Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Waynewestland Innovative Academy part of?
Waynewestland Innovative Academy is part of Wayne-Westland Community School District.
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