At a glance
Reported students
135
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
1.52
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
88.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
105.5
WAY Academy Vernor Site: 135 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
88.8:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 133
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 51.2:1
What the reported data says about WAY Academy Vernor Site
WAY Academy Vernor Site is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Detroit. It is one of 2 current school records connected to W-A-Y Academy. NCES reports 135 students for 2024–25.
Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 88.8:1, above the Michigan median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (92.6%) and White (5.9%). English learners represent 61.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking WAY Academy Vernor Site
- 1How do the reported 88.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 1.52 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 61.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5.9%
- Hispanic92.6%
- Black1.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in W-A-Y Academy
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near WAY Academy Vernor Site
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cesar Chavez Academy High School High · Charter · Cesar Chavez Academy | 09–12 | 730 | 1 mi |
| SER YouthBuild Learning Academy Southwest High · Charter · SER YouthBuild Learning Academy | 09–12 | 109 | 1.7 mi |
| Voyageur College Prep High · Charter · Voyageur Academy | 09–12 | 524 | 1.8 mi |
| Western International High School High · Detroit Public Schools Community District | 09–12 | 1,959 | 2.2 mi |
| River Rouge High School High · River Rouge School District of the City of | 09–12 | 987 | 2.3 mi |
| Covenant High School Southwest High · Charter · Covenant Schools Detroit | 09–12 | 164 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about WAY Academy Vernor Site
What grades does WAY Academy Vernor Site serve?
WAY Academy Vernor Site reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in W-A-Y Academy.
How many students attend WAY Academy Vernor Site?
WAY Academy Vernor Site reported 135 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 35th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 133 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at WAY Academy Vernor Site?
The calculated ratio is 88.8:1, based on 135 students and 1.52 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is WAY Academy Vernor Site a public, charter, or magnet school?
WAY Academy Vernor Site is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of WAY Academy Vernor Site students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
84.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is WAY Academy Vernor Site in?
WAY Academy Vernor Site is part of W-A-Y Academy, based in Detroit, MI, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near WAY Academy Vernor Site?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cesar Chavez Academy High School (1 mi), SER YouthBuild Learning Academy Southwest (1.7 mi), Voyageur College Prep (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.