How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Detroit Community Schools High School | WAY Academy Chicago Site |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Detroit, MI | Detroit, MI |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 299 | 76 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.8:1 | - |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 83.3% | 94.7% |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Detroit Community Schools High School | WAY Academy Chicago Site |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,197 | $15,759 |
| District | Detroit Community Schools | W-A-Y Academy |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Detroit Community Schools High School | WAY Academy Chicago Site |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| African American | 99.7% | 97.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.0% | 2.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Detroit Community Schools High School | WAY Academy Chicago Site |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 94.0% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.