Wayland High School

800 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Wayland High School, located at 870 East Superior Street in Wayland, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Wayland Union Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic preparation with personal development. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, Wayland High aims to prepare its students for diverse post-graduation pathways, including higher education, vocational training, and the workforce, while emphasizing the importance of community involvement and lifelong learning.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Wayland High School places a strong focus on student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. These programs are designed to help students explore their interests, build leadership skills, and develop a sense of school spirit and belonging. For more information regarding their academic departments, current announcements, and specific school policies, you can visit their official website at [http://waylandunion.org/schools/high-school/](http://waylandunion.org/schools/high-school/).

800

Total Students

42.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wayland High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	686
Hispanic	56
Black	10
Asian	5
Two or More	37
American Indian	6

White
686 (85.8%)
Hispanic
56 (7.0%)
Two or More
37 (4.6%)
Black
10 (1.3%)
American Indian
6 (0.7%)
Asian
5 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wayland Union Schools
Phone:	(269)792-2254
Website:	http://waylandunion.org/schools/high-school/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	800
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	180
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 199

Grade 10 220

Grade 11 189

Grade 12 192