WAY ACADEMY VERNOR SITE

WAY Academy Vernor Site is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the W-A-Y Academy school district, located in Detroit, MI with about 238 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 8 teachers, WAY Academy Vernor Site has a student/teacher ratio of about 29:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

WAY Academy (West Alternative Youth) at the Vernor site is a public charter school located in the heart of Southwest Detroit. It is designed specifically to serve students who may not have thrived in traditional high school settings, focusing on a non-traditional, project-based learning model. The school prioritizes a student-centered approach, utilizing an online blended curriculum that allows for flexibility, enabling students to work at their own pace while receiving guidance from certified mentors and subject-specific teachers.

The academy’s mission centers on personalizing the educational experience to ensure that students not only graduate with a high school diploma but also possess the life skills and academic readiness required for post-secondary success. By fostering a supportive and community-oriented environment, the Vernor site aims to remove barriers to education, providing a pathway for students who need a more individualized structure to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact WAY Academy Vernor Site at (313) 444-8082 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.