WAY Academy Flint Flint Campus

School Overview
WAY Academy of Flint, located on E. Kearsley St., is a public charter school that utilizes a unique, technology-driven approach to education designed for students who may struggle in traditional classroom settings. Operating under the "W-A-Y" (Widening Advancements for Youth) model, the school emphasizes a personalized, project-based curriculum that allows students to progress at their own pace. By blending online coursework with support from on-site mentors and certified teachers, the academy focuses on flexibility, helping students earn their high school diplomas while balancing personal responsibilities or recovering credits.

The school is specifically geared toward students who thrive in a non-traditional environment, offering a focus on "blended learning" that prepares them for post-secondary success. Because it is part of a larger network of WAY programs, the Flint campus prioritizes student agency, critical thinking, and the development of real-world skills through individual learning plans. By fostering a supportive, smaller-school atmosphere in the heart of Flint, WAY Academy aims to remove barriers to graduation and provide an inclusive pathway for students to achieve their academic goals.
95
Total Students
5.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WAY Academy Flint Flint Campus
Demographic Student Count
White20
Hispanic4
Black67
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    67 (70.5%)
  • White
    20 (21.1%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (4.2%)
  • American Indian
    3 (3.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (1.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: WAY Academy - Flint
Phone: (810)412-8655
Website: http://www.wayacademyflint.net
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 95
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 90
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4
Grades Taught
Grade 7 6
Grade 8 13
Grade 9 31
Grade 10 21
Grade 11 10
Grade 12 14

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WAY Academy Flint Flint Campus
Grade Student Count
Grade 76
Grade 813
Grade 931
Grade 1021
Grade 1110
Grade 1214
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WAY Academy Flint Flint Campus
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female6366.3%
Male3233.7%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)