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Which teacher or staff member at Wayland High School deserves more recognition?
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Enrollment
800
High
DISTRICT 419 · STATE 460
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WAYLAND UNION SCHOOLS·NCES 263555007169
Wayland High School
870 E SUPERIOR ST, WAYLAND, MI 49348 · (269) 792-2254 · Allegan County
GRADES 09–12HIGH31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL800 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
18.8:1
43 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.1:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
28%
220 students
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 55%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 199 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 220 | 28% |
| Grade 11 | 189 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 192 | 24% |
Student demographics
26%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 27% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Wayland High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayland High School this school | 800 | 27.5% | N/A |
| Harper Creek High School BATTLE CREEK | 823 | 26.0% | N/A |
| Gull Lake High School RICHLAND | 877 | 27.6% | N/A |
| Otsego High School OTSEGO | 708 | 28.0% | N/A |
| Tecumseh High School TECUMSEH | 736 | 29.6% | N/A |
| Vicksburg High School VICKSBURG | 724 | 26.7% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Wayland High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Allegan County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 800 | #190 of 844 | #1 of 13 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.8:1 | #297 of 548 | #4 of 8 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 25.8% | #284 of 550 | #3 of 8 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 27.5% | #516 of 654 | #6 of 9 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -4.4% | #388 of 436 | #5 of 7 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
800
-24 (-3%) vs 2020
+14% since 1990-91, when it was 699
Student : Teacher
18.8:1
was 20.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 800 | 42.6 | 18.8:1 | 28% (220) |
| 2023-24 | 814 | 41.1 | 19.8:1 | 35% (288) |
| 2022-23 | 828 | 41 | 20.2:1 | 35% (292) |
| 2020-21 | 824 | 41 | 20.1:1 | 30% (251) |
| 2017-18 | 837 | 41.4 | 20.2:1 | 36% (298) |
| 2015-16 | 828 | 38 | 21.8:1 | 30% (247) |
| 2010-11 | 918 | 46 | 20.0:1 | 38% (349) |
| 2000-01 | 1,010 | 52 | 19.4:1 | 9% (91) |
| 1990-91 | 699 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Wayland High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 4% (837 to 800); teachers up 3% (41.4 to 42.6).
About Wayland High School
Wayland High School is a high-enrollment high school for students in WAYLAND, Michigan. Students in grades 9 through 12 attend, and enrollment is 800 students. The school's enrollment is 74% bigger than the 460 average for high schools in Michigan.
A total of 7 schools make up Wayland Union Schools, with 2,708 students enrolled.
White students are the large majority at Wayland High School, with 86% of enrollment. Enrollment also includes 7% Hispanic and 5% multiracial. The county population is about 87% White, within a few points of the school. The chance that two students picked at random at Wayland High School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 26%.
The school reported 42.6 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 18.8:1. The 21.6:1 average for high schools in Michigan is higher than this school's figure. Eligible students account for 28% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. The gap from the 43% average for public schools in Allegan County is 15 points.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Allegan County show that median household income is about $83,283, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 27% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 5%. Federal data list 55 public schools in Allegan County, with a combined enrollment of about 17,174.
The nearest public school is Career Connections Academy, at less than a tenth of a mile. There are 5 other public schools within five miles.
Locale data from NCES put Wayland High School in a town close to an urbanized area (Town: Fringe).
Enrollment was 824 in 2020-21 and 800 in 2024-25, a decrease of 24 students. Federal data show the ratio falling from 20.1:1 to 18.8:1.
Questions about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week can be posted here. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Allegan County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
121,456
Census ACS
Median income
$83,283
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
55
17,174 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Wayland Union Schools
- Wayland Union Middle SchoolMiddle · 611 students
- Pine Street ElementaryElementary · 413 students
- Dorr SchoolElementary · 311 students
- Bessie B Baker SchoolElementary · 280 students
- RJ Steeby SchoolElementary · 256 students
- Career Connections AcademyHigh · 37 students
Other schools in WAYLAND
- Wayland Union Middle SchoolMiddle · 611 students
- Pine Street ElementaryElementary · 413 students
- Bessie B Baker SchoolElementary · 280 students
- RJ Steeby SchoolElementary · 256 students
- Career Connections AcademyHigh · 37 students
Other Wayland High schools
One other US public school is named Wayland High. Wayland High School is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Wayland High SchoolWayland, MA · 803 students
Nearby schools
- Career Connections Academy0.0 mi · 37
- RJ Steeby School0.3 mi · 256
- Wayland Union Middle School0.3 mi · 611
- Pine Street Elementary0.7 mi · 413
- Bessie B Baker School0.9 mi · 280
- Dorr School5.7 mi · 311
Frequently asked questions
About Wayland High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Wayland High School?
Wayland High School enrolls approximately 800 students in grades 09-12.
Is Wayland High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Wayland High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Wayland High School have?
Wayland High School employs 43 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.8:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Wayland High School?
At Wayland High School, the student body is approximately 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is Wayland High School in?
Wayland High School is part of Wayland Union Schools.
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