Woodhaven-Brownstown School District

WOODHAVEN, Michigan — 9 schools

5,603
Total Enrollment
9
Schools
$16,957
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Woodhaven-Brownstown School District operates 9 public schools serving 5,603 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 elementary, 2 high, 2 other, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 5,296 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Wayne County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,957 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 32.0% local, 59.2% state, and 8.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $69,017 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 43/100, ranked #493 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 9 schools offering Advanced Placement (15 AP courses district-wide), a 322.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 38.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 61.3% White, 14.5% African American, 12.2% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Woodhaven High School accounts for 30.8% of all Woodhaven-Brownstown School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Woodhaven-Brownstown School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Woodhaven-Brownstown School District school enrollment varies 21× across entities

Woodhaven-Brownstown School District school enrollment ranges from 76 students (lowest) to 1,629 students (highest), a spread of 1,553 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Woodhaven-Brownstown School District student-counselor ratio is 323:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Woodhaven-Brownstown School District is typically wider than the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Woodhaven-Brownstown School District chronic absenteeism rate is 38.4% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

8.8%
Federal
59.2%
State
32.0%
Local

Funding Equity

43
Equity Score
493 / 756
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Wayne County county, where this district is located.

$1,009
Studio/mo
$1,122
1 BR/mo
$1,411
2 BR/mo
$1,724
3 BR/mo
$1,868
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$69,017
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 9 schools in Woodhaven-Brownstown School District.

White 61.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
African American 14.5%
Asian 6.2%
Multiracial 5.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 9
Schools with AP
15 AP courses total
322.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
38.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Woodhaven-Brownstown School District

School Enrollment
Woodhaven High School
1,629
Brownstown Middle School
872
Patrick Henry Middle School
811
Wegienka Elementary School
392
Gudith Elementary School
385
Bates Elementary School
379
Erving Elementary School
379
Yake Elementary School
373
Maple Grove Alternative High School
76

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Woodhaven-Brownstown School District?

Woodhaven-Brownstown School District has 9 schools, including 2 high, 1 middle, 2 other, 4 elementary. Total enrollment is 5,603 students.

How much does Woodhaven-Brownstown School District spend per student?

Woodhaven-Brownstown School District spends $16,957 per student. The district has an equity score of 43/100, ranking #493 in Michigan.

What is the average teacher salary in Woodhaven-Brownstown School District?

The average teacher salary in Woodhaven-Brownstown School District is $69,017 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Woodhaven-Brownstown School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Wayne County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Woodhaven-Brownstown School District?

Woodhaven-Brownstown School District students are 61.3% White, 14.5% African American, 12.2% Hispanic or Latino, 6.2% Asian, averaged across 9 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Woodhaven-Brownstown School District?

Woodhaven-Brownstown School District has an equity score of 43/100, ranking #493 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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