Wayland High School

Summary:

Wayland High School is a public high school located in Wayland, Michigan, serving 828 students in grades 9-12. Over the past several years, the school has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking between the 165th and 269th position among Michigan high schools.

Wayland High School stands out for its strong academic performance, with students generally outperforming state and district averages on standardized tests, particularly in SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and SAT/Mathematics. The school also boasts high graduation rates, ranging from 87.7% to 96.3% over the past five years, which are higher than the state average and several nearby schools, such as Crossroads Alternative High School and Kelloggsville Virtual School. Additionally, Wayland High School has relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 2.4% to 11.1% over the past five years, which are lower than the dropout rates of some nearby schools.

While Wayland High School's performance is generally strong, the school has experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 8.7% to 39.0% over the past five years. This is an area of concern, as high chronic absenteeism can negatively impact student learning and academic performance. Additionally, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with the ranking for male students generally higher than for female students, and the ranking for Hispanic students higher than for white students. Overall, Wayland High School appears to be a strong-performing school, but the school's chronic absenteeism rates and uneven performance across student subgroups warrant further investigation and potential improvement efforts.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 870 E Superior St
       Wayland, MI  49348-9141


(269) 792-2254

District: Wayland Union Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
269th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,453 Help


Feeder schools for Wayland High School:

Elementary:    Bessie B Baker School
    Dorr School
    Pine Street Elementary
    RJ Steeby School
Middle:    Wayland Union Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.8 Help
Number of students:  814

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.0%
Hispanic:
5.7%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wayland High School ranks better than 63.8% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.54. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wayland High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88%), Hispanic (5.7%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wayland High School is 19.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wayland High School is $14,453.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wayland High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayland High School 269th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Wayland High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wayland High School

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Rank History for all students at Wayland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 71.18 229th 705 67.5%
2007 59.43 380th 767 50.5%
2008 57.76 402nd 750 46.4%
2009 69.99 269th 754 64.3%
2010 68.49 308th 765 59.7%
2011 66.20 332nd 784 57.7%
2012 62.67 307th 773 60.3%
2013 67.24 259th 805 67.8%
2014 65.03 283rd 799 64.6%
2015 58.93 353rd 832 57.6%
2016 63.31 290th 852 66.0%
2017 54.63 337th 835 59.6%
2018 71.07 215th 824 73.9%
2019 70.41 179th 666 73.1%
2021 61.70 165th 561 70.6%
2022 67.45 177th 531 66.7%
2023 63.34 230th 735 68.7%
2024 59.54 269th 743 63.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wayland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.86 226th 315 28.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wayland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.11 119th 755 84.2%
2019 88.82 35th 532 93.4%
2021 66.03 110th 417 73.6%
2022 53.86 191st 369 48.2%
2023 53.86 254th 614 58.6%
2024 53.19 276th 654 57.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Wayland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.43 201st 710 71.7%
2019 71.88 129th 554 76.7%
2021 59.11 159th 462 65.6%
2022 67.37 135th 416 67.5%
2023 55.32 256th 611 58.1%
2024 40.73 358th 619 42.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Wayland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.15 230th 707 67.5%
2019 58.59 221st 543 59.3%
2021 52.95 185th 472 60.8%
2022 58.17 191st 440 56.6%
2023 60.64 208th 611 66.0%
2024 66.19 181st 633 71.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wayland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.52 74th 201 63.2%
2024 47.13 98th 195 49.7%
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Rank History for White students at Wayland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.46 221st 708 68.8%
2019 63.24 192nd 582 67.0%
2021 56.45 186th 516 64.0%
2022 62.45 190th 492 61.4%
2023 58.51 235th 647 63.7%
2024 47.09 321st 638 49.7%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wayland High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 677 1 3 11 12 n/a n/a 0 704
1989 669 3 3 12 8 n/a n/a 0 695
1990 666 2 3 11 7 n/a n/a 0 689
1991 675 6 5 8 5 n/a n/a 0 699
1992 667 3 2 19 6 n/a n/a 0 697
1993 667 0 2 12 6 n/a n/a 0 687
1994 667 0 2 12 6 n/a n/a 0 687
1995 781 4 3 15 6 n/a n/a 0 809
1996 781 4 3 15 6 n/a n/a 0 809
1997 862 7 5 17 18 n/a n/a 0 909
1998 867 5 1 12 15 n/a n/a 0 900
1999 931 3 1 20 15 n/a n/a 0 970
2000 973 4 3 12 11 n/a n/a 0 1003
2001 987 3 3 11 6 n/a n/a 0 1010
2002 1035 6 7 11 6 n/a n/a 0 1065
2003 1035 6 7 11 6 n/a n/a 0 1065
2004 983 5 11 24 9 n/a n/a 0 1032
2005 1015 8 13 29 11 n/a n/a 0 1076
2006 989 7 7 24 15 n/a n/a 0 1042
2007 987 7 4 26 16 n/a n/a 5 1045
2008 994 7 4 21 24 n/a n/a 0 1050
2009 949 12 4 23 19 n/a n/a 0 1007
2010 879 17 5 23 15 n/a n/a 0 939
2011 859 18 8 26 6 0 1 0 918
2012 820 15 10 26 7 0 2 0 880
2013 744 15 12 29 5 0 7 0 812
2014 749 14 17 33 6 0 7 0 826
2015 750 11 9 27 9 0 10 0 816
2016 747 12 8 39 12 0 10 0 828
2017 748 8 10 42 15 0 12 0 835
2018 754 7 6 41 15 1 13 0 837
2019 707 13 7 49 8 0 16 0 800
2020 685 8 10 51 7 0 24 0 785
2021 720 11 10 45 7 0 31 0 824
2022 704 14 11 56 9 0 32 0 826
2023 721 7 9 58 6 0 27 0 828
2024 716 10 3 46 8 0 31 0 814

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wayland High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 704 n/a n/a n/a
1989 695 n/a n/a 5.8
1990 689 43.0 16.0 3.9
1991 699 n/a n/a n/a
1992 697 n/a n/a n/a
1993 687 n/a 0.0 9.6
1994 687 37.3 18.4 6.1
1995 809 39.8 20.3 4.3
1996 809 39.8 20.3 4.3
1997 909 45.0 20.2 4.7
1998 900 48.0 18.8 8.2
1999 970 52.0 18.7 5.8
2000 1003 54.0 18.6 10.9
2001 1010 52.0 19.4 9
2002 1065 49.3 21.6 18.8
2003 1065 49.3 21.6 18.8
2004 1032 51.9 19.9 19.4
2005 1076 48.5 22.2 18
2006 1042 49.1 21.2 19.6
2007 1045 51.9 20.1 0.1
2008 1050 54.0 19.4 24.2
2009 1007 54.8 18.4 28.6
2010 939 50.4 18.6 31.1
2011 918 46.1 19.9 38
2012 880 44.9 19.5 42.3
2013 812 45.1 18.0 41.4
2014 826 41.9 19.6 37.4
2015 816 38.0 21.4 32.5
2016 828 39.0 21.2 29.8
2017 835 40.3 20.6 32.7
2018 837 41.4 20.2 35.6
2019 800 41.5 19.2 31.8
2020 785 39.5 19.8 32.9
2021 824 41.6 19.8 30.5
2022 826 40.9 20.1 29.4
2023 828 41.0 20.1 35.3
2024 814 41.1 19.8 35.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wayland High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 704 n/a n/a n/a
1989 695 n/a n/a 5.8
1990 689 43.0 16.0 3.9
1991 699 n/a n/a n/a
1992 697 n/a n/a n/a
1993 687 n/a 0.0 9.6
1994 687 37.3 18.4 6.1
1995 809 39.8 20.3 4.3
1996 809 39.8 20.3 4.3
1997 909 45.0 20.2 4.7
1998 900 48.0 18.8 8.2
1999 970 52.0 18.7 5.8
2000 1003 54.0 18.6 10.9
2001 1010 52.0 19.4 9
2002 1065 49.3 21.6 18.8
2003 1065 49.3 21.6 18.8
2004 1032 51.9 19.9 19.4
2005 1076 48.5 22.2 18
2006 1042 49.1 21.2 19.6
2007 1045 51.9 20.1 0.1
2008 1050 54.0 19.4 24.2
2009 1007 54.8 18.4 28.6
2010 939 50.4 18.6 31.1
2011 918 46.1 19.9 38
2012 880 44.9 19.5 42.3
2013 812 45.1 18.0 41.4
2014 826 41.9 19.6 37.4
2015 816 38.0 21.4 32.5
2016 828 39.0 21.2 29.8
2017 835 40.3 20.6 32.7
2018 837 41.4 20.2 35.6
2019 800 41.5 19.2 31.8
2020 785 39.5 19.8 32.9
2021 824 41.6 19.8 30.5
2022 826 40.9 20.1 29.4
2023 828 41.0 20.1 35.3
2024 814 41.1 19.8 35.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wayland High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $504 (4.3%) $11,169 (95.7%) $11,672
2020 $472 (4.1%) $11,103 (95.9%) $11,575
2021 $972 (7.9%) $11,353 (92.1%) $12,325
2022 $1,442 (10.8%) $11,855 (89.1%) $13,298
2023 $1,318 (9.1%) $13,135 (90.9%) $14,453

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wayland High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 179th of 666 High schoolsRanks 230th of 735 High schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Wayland High School)58.743.2
 15.5%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Wayland Union Schools)55.740.9
 14.8%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Wayland High School)62.853.3
 9.5%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Wayland Union Schools)57.950
 7.9%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Wayland High School)38.434.8
 3.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Wayland Union Schools)35.430.5
 4.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students800828
 3.5%
African American137
 46.2%
American Indian86
 25%
Asian79
 28.6%
Hispanic4958
 18.4%
Pacific Islander00
White707721
 2%
Two or More Races1627
 68.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.8%35.3%
 3.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wayland High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 814 students attended Wayland High School.

Students at Wayland High School are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Wayland High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bessie B Baker School
Elementary : Dorr School
Elementary : Pine Street Elementary
Elementary : RJ Steeby School
Middle : Wayland Union Middle School

Wayland High School ranks 269th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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