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Wayne-Westland Community School District

Michigan · Public School District
16
Schools
9,334
Students
$21,733
Per-Pupil Spend
+51% nat'l
65.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+14pp vs nat'l
81.0%
Graduation Rate
-5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Wayne-Westland Community School District is a public school district in Michigan serving 9,334 students across 16 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 81.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,733 is above average for a US public school district. 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (16)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Adams Middle School06–08636
Adlai Stevenson Middle School06–08678
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
John Glenn High School08–121,542
Wayne Memorial High School06–121,361
WayneWestland Innovative Academy08–12174
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Benjamin Franklin Middle School06–11646
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,733+51% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
56%
33%
State
56.0%
Local (property tax)
33.1%
Federal
10.9%

State funding accounts for 56% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
16
Schools
9,334
Students
66%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate81.0%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateMichigan →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $21,733 per pupil — 51% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 16 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 81.0%, graduation is 5.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
66% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wayne-Westland Community School District?
Wayne-Westland Community School District has 16 public schools, serving a total of 9,334 students.
What is the graduation rate for Wayne-Westland Community School District?
The graduation rate is 81.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Wayne-Westland Community School District spend per student?
Wayne-Westland Community School District spends $21,733 per pupil — 51% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Wayne-Westland Community School District?
66% of students in Wayne-Westland Community School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Wayne-Westland Community School District?
No, Wayne-Westland Community School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Wayne-Westland Community School District serve?
Wayne-Westland Community School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Wayne-Westland Community School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Wayne-Westland Community School District is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.