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WayneWestland Innovative Academy

Grades 06–12 · High · Wayne, MI · NCES 260001500767

Alternative School

At a glance

Teachers (FTE)

6.8

NCES CCD 2024–25

Grades served

06–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

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
205
Teachers (FTE)
11
Student–teacher ratio
18.6:1

What the reported data says about WayneWestland Innovative Academy

WayneWestland Innovative Academy is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Wayne. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Wayne-Westland Community School District. Current enrollment was not reported in the matched federal membership file.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (50.7%) and White (38.5%). English learners represent 2.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking WayneWestland Innovative Academy

  1. 1How do the reported Not reported student–teacher ratio and 6.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
2.9%
Students with disabilities
18%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
2
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0.2
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

  • White38.5%
  • Hispanic8.3%
  • Black50.7%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial2.4%

Race/ethnicity: CRDC 2021–22. 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.

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Public schools near WayneWestland Innovative Academy

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Wayne Memorial High School

High · Wayne-Westland Community School District

08–121,2571.2 mi
Romulus Adult Education

High · Romulus Community Schools

12–1202.6 mi
Romulus Senior High School

High · Romulus Community Schools

09–125182.6 mi
Romulus Virtual Learning Center

High · Romulus Community Schools

06–121182.6 mi
American International Academy High SchoolMiddle Schooll

High · Charter · American International Academy

07–122403.4 mi
John Glenn High School

High · Wayne-Westland Community School District

08–121,3683.4 mi
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Frequently asked questions about WayneWestland Innovative Academy

What grades does WayneWestland Innovative Academy serve?

WayneWestland Innovative Academy reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Wayne-Westland Community School District.

Is WayneWestland Innovative Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

WayneWestland Innovative Academy 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.

Which school district is WayneWestland Innovative Academy in?

WayneWestland Innovative Academy 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 WayneWestland Innovative Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wayne Memorial High School (1.2 mi), Romulus Adult Education (2.6 mi), Romulus Senior High School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.