- Enrollment
- 1,368
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wayne, MI
Wayne Memorial High School
Federal NCES profile for Wayne Memorial High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260001503903
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayne Memorial High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Wayne · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 61.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wayne Memorial High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne Memorial High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Wayne, MI.
School address
District: Wayne-Westland Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260001503903 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Wayne Memorial High School held near 1,379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 74.3 → 68.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 260001503903 · Wayne, MI Other · MID · TRAD
1,257 enr · 17:1 · 61.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: John Glenn High School (1,368 students)
Wayne Memorial High School held near 1,379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 74.3 → 68.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Wayne Memorial High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Glenn Hig
John Glenn High School
1,368 students
- This school
Wayne Memorial High School
1,257 students
- Adlai Stevenso
Adlai Stevenson Middle School
768 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
619 students
- Adams Middle S
Adams Middle School
591 students
- Wildwood Eleme 527
Wildwood Elementary School
527 students
What this shows Wayne Memorial High School reports 1,257 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wayne Memorial High School compares
Wayne Memorial High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.9% | ▲ 14% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,257 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,257
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Michigan - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
69.7%
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
$21,347
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Wayne Memorial High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
District finance for Wayne-Westland Community School District reports $21,347 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wayne Memorial High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Glenn High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adlai Stevenson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adams Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wildwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayne Memorial High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,257 students)
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 public school in Wayne, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,361 (2022-23) → 1,379 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne Memorial High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne Memorial High School is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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% of enrollment, in Wayne, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayne Memorial High School?
Wayne Memorial High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wayne Memorial High School rank among schools in Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne Memorial High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Wayne, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wayne on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayne-Westland Community School District?
Besides Wayne Memorial High School, Wayne-Westland Community School District also operates John Glenn High School (1,368 students), Adlai Stevenson Middle School (768 students), and Benjamin Franklin Middle School (619 students). See the Wayne-Westland Community School District district page for the complete list.