Enrollment
1,257
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 260001503903
Wayne Memorial High School — Wayne, MI
Federal NCES profile for Wayne Memorial High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 27/100.
👥 Class size 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Wayne-Westland Community School District · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wayne Memorial High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Wayne Memorial High School reports 1,257 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 74.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 16% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 61.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 14% above the Michigan average and 19% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 251 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 69.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Wayne-Westland Community School District spends $20,796 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 33.1% from local sources (property taxes), 56.0% from the state, and 10.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wayne Memorial High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.9% | ▲ 14% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,257 | top 97% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
61.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 14% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 66% in Michigan — lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
69.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,796
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 251 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 136 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 1,257 Top 97% in Michigan — larger than 3% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 74.0
Students per teacher 18.4:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 61.9% +14% vs state
NCES ID 260001503903
Student demographics
African American 43.7%
White 40.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 43.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 15
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 251:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 69.7%
In-school suspensions 88
Out-of-school suspensions 136
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayne-Westland Community School District, which includes Wayne Memorial High School.
$20,796
Per student
+31%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 33.1%
State 56.0%
Federal 10.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,368
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
Similar other schools in Wayne
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Wayne Memorial High School
How many students attend Wayne Memorial High School?
Wayne Memorial High School has 1,257 students enrolled. It is a other school in WAYNE, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne Memorial High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne Memorial High School is 18.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wayne Memorial High School?
61.9% of students at Wayne Memorial High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayne Memorial High School?
The largest demographic group at Wayne Memorial High School is African American at 43.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in WAYNE, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayne Memorial High School?
Wayne Memorial High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.