Wayne-Westland Community School District

District Overview
Situated in Westland, Michigan, within the greater Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metropolitan region, the Wayne-Westland Community School District functions as a dynamic, fully operational public school system anchored in a large suburban setting. Headquartered at 36745 Marquette Street, this traditional public school system manages 16 operational campuses that collectively serve a diverse student body of nearly 9,860 learners. The district provides a comprehensive continuum of education spanning pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, alongside specialized ungraded learning pathways, ensuring accessible and continuous academic growth for students at every stage of their development.

To support its student body and broad academic offerings, the district maintains a robust workforce comprising over 3,073 full-time equivalent staff members. The core instructional team includes approximately 1,153 full-time equivalent teachers and 73 instructional aides who deliver daily classroom engagement and targeted learning assistance. This instructional backbone is fortified by nearly 1,848 dedicated support staff personnel who oversee district operations, student services, and facility maintenance. Through its scaled staffing context and well-established infrastructure, the Wayne-Westland Community School District remains a pivotal educational cornerstone for families, educators, and researchers evaluating suburban public education in Michigan.
16
Total Schools
9,861
Total Students
1,153.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wayne-Westland Community School District
Demographic Student Count
White4,570
Hispanic684
Black3,917
Asian169
Two or More456
American Indian57
Pacific Islander8
  • White
    4,570 (46.3%)
  • Black
    3,917 (39.7%)
  • Hispanic
    684 (6.9%)
  • Two or More
    456 (4.6%)
  • Asian
    169 (1.7%)
  • American Indian
    57 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    8 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Wayne-Westland Community School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary10
Middle2
High3
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:16
Students:9,861*
Teachers (FTE):1,153.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.6
Schools in Wayne-Westland Community School District
Found 16 Schools