At a glance
Reported students
1,257
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
66.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
08–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
466
Wayne Memorial High School: 1,257 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
18.9:1 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
- 1,379
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.9:1
What the reported data says about Wayne Memorial High School
Wayne Memorial High School is a public high school serving grades 08–12 in Wayne. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Wayne-Westland Community School District. NCES reports 1,257 students for 2024–25.
Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.9:1, close to 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 Black (43.7%) and White (40.8%). English learners represent 2.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 15 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Wayne Memorial High School
- 1How do the reported 18.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 66.4 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 5 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
- 2.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.8%
- Hispanic7.9%
- Black43.7%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.9%
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
Students enrolled
15 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
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 Wayne-Westland Community School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
John Glenn High School
High · Grades 08–12
1,368 reported students
WayneWestland Innovative Academy
High · Grades 06–12
Enrollment not reported
Adlai Stevenson Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
768 reported students
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
619 reported students
Adams Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
591 reported students
Wildwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
527 reported students
Public schools near Wayne Memorial High School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WayneWestland Innovative Academy High · Wayne-Westland Community School District | 06–12 | — | 1.2 mi |
| John Glenn High School High · Wayne-Westland Community School District | 08–12 | 1,368 | 2.3 mi |
| American International Academy High SchoolMiddle Schooll High · Charter · American International Academy | 07–12 | 240 | 2.7 mi |
| Romulus Adult Education High · Romulus Community Schools | 12–12 | 0 | 3.8 mi |
| Romulus Senior High School High · Romulus Community Schools | 09–12 | 518 | 3.8 mi |
| Romulus Virtual Learning Center High · Romulus Community Schools | 06–12 | 118 | 3.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wayne Memorial High School
What grades does Wayne Memorial High School serve?
Wayne Memorial High School reports grades 08–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Wayne-Westland Community School District.
How many students attend Wayne Memorial High School?
Wayne Memorial High School reported 1,257 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,379 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wayne Memorial High School?
The calculated ratio is 18.9:1, based on 1,257 students and 66.4 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 Wayne Memorial High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wayne Memorial High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wayne-Westland Community School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Wayne Memorial High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58.9% 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 Wayne Memorial High School in?
Wayne Memorial High School is part of Wayne-Westland Community School District, based in Westland, MI, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wayne Memorial High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include WayneWestland Innovative Academy (1.2 mi), John Glenn High School (2.3 mi), American International Academy High SchoolMiddle Schooll (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.