WAY Michigan

WAY Michigan
407 E FORT ST
DETROIT, MI 48226
Charter School
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
WAY Michigan is a tuition-free, online public charter school serving students in grades 6–12 across the state. Operating as a project-based learning institution, the school focuses on a personalized, student-centered curriculum that allows learners to progress at their own pace. By utilizing a unique digital platform, students work on projects guided by certified mentors and teachers, which helps them develop essential 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and self-advocacy.

The school is specifically designed to provide flexibility for students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom setting, including those who are working, parenting, or have other life commitments. Located in downtown Detroit, WAY Michigan operates as part of the wider WAY Program network. Their educational model emphasizes mastery-based learning, meaning students continue working on a project until they achieve proficiency, ensuring that they truly understand the material before moving forward to the next challenge.
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Total Students
1.9
Full-Time Teachers
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Student/Teacher Ratio
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Free/Reduced Lunch
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: WAY Michigan
Phone: (734)494-2106
Website: http://www.waymichigan.net
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 121
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
11th
12th
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