Wayne Memorial High School is a high school in Wayne, Michigan in Metro Detroit, on the corner of Glenwood Road and Fourth Street, sitting near the border of Wayne and its district partner Westland. It is a part of Wayne-Westland Community Schools. It serves portions of Wayne, Westland, Inkster, and Romulus.
Serving 1,257 students in grades 8-12, Wayne Memorial High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,257 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wayne Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Wayne Memorial High School's student population of 1,257 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,257 students
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Year Founded
1870
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wayne Memorial High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wayne Memorial High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2236 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
44%
18%
White
41%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
78%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Zebras
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wayne Memorial High School's ranking?
Wayne Memorial High School is ranked #2236 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wayne Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Wayne Memorial High School is 78%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Wayne Memorial High School?
1,257 students attend Wayne Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Wayne Memorial High School students are Black, 41% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wayne Memorial High School?
Wayne Memorial High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Wayne Memorial High School offer ?
Wayne Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wayne Memorial High School part of?
Wayne Memorial High School is part of Wayne-Westland Community School District.
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