How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Joy Preparatory Academy | WAY Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Detroit, Michigan | Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 179 | 180 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 0 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.3:1 | N/A |
Spending
| Metric | Joy Preparatory Academy | WAY Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,128 | $12,250 |
| Federal Revenue | 37.9% | 20.3% |
| State Revenue | 58.8% | 76.4% |
| Local Revenue | 3.3% | 3.4% |
Joy Preparatory Academy
Federal State Local
WAY Michigan
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Joy Preparatory Academy | WAY Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.0% | N/A |
| African American | 98.8% | N/A |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.6% | N/A |
| Asian | 0.0% | N/A |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | N/A |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | N/A |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | N/A |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.4% | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Joy Preparatory Academy | WAY Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | N/A |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | N/A | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 37.4% | N/A |
School Types
Joy Preparatory Academy
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
WAY Michigan
Regular Schools N/A
Charter Schools N/A
Magnet Schools N/A
Title I Schools N/A
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.