Enrollment
800
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Wayland, MI
Wayland High School
Federal NCES profile for Wayland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263555007169
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayland High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Wayland · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wayland High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayland High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Wayland, MI.
School address
District: Wayland Union Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263555007169 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wayland High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wayland High School
Wayland High School is a large high school in Wayland, Michigan, enrolling 800 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 92% of state schools at 800 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 354 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #276, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 320 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Wayland's high schools, it stands alongside Career Connections Academy (37 students): Wayland High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.5:1 vs 37:1).
Wayland Union Schools also operates Wayland Union Middle School (611 students) and Pine Street Elementary (413 students) alongside Wayland High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wayland High School compares
Wayland High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 46% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 800 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
800
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Michigan - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,682
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 85.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.7, Wayland High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayland Union Schools, which includes Wayland High School.
$12,682
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.3%
State 57.5%
Federal 11.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Wayland High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayland Union Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Street Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dorr School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bessie B Baker School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rj Steeby School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayland High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Wayland
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~800 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wayland High School
How many students attend Wayland High School?
Wayland High School has 800 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wayland, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayland High School is 19.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wayland High School?
29.2% of students at Wayland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayland High School?
The largest demographic group at Wayland High School is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Wayland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayland High School?
Wayland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wayland High School rank among public schools in Wayland?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayland High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Wayland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wayland on the city page.
Is Wayland High School a good school?
Wayland High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Wayland Union Schools?
Besides Wayland High School, Wayland Union Schools also operates Wayland Union Middle School (611 students), Pine Street Elementary (413 students), and Dorr School (311 students). See the Wayland Union Schools district page for the complete list.
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