Waverly Senior High School

www.waverlycommunityschools.net/our-schools/waverly-high-school/

1,000 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Waverly Senior High School, located at 160 Snow Road in Lansing, Michigan, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Waverly Community Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and rigorous academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. With a focus on both college readiness and career preparation, the high school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and opportunities for extracurricular involvement, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic programming, Waverly Senior High School emphasizes the importance of community and student development. The school utilizes its digital platform to keep families informed about district initiatives, athletic programs, and student resources. By integrating modern learning standards with a supportive school culture, Waverly aims to equip its graduates with the critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills necessary to thrive in an evolving global landscape.

1,000

Total Students

51.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waverly Senior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	325
Hispanic	141
Black	364
Asian	48
Two or More	113
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

Black
364 (36.4 %)
White
325 (32.5 %)
Hispanic
141 (14.1 %)
Two or More
113 (11.3 %)
Asian
48 (4.8 %)
American Indian
7 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

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:	Waverly Community Schools
Phone:	(517)323-3831
Website:	http://www.waverlycommunityschools.net/our-schools/waverly-high-school/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,000
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	443
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 9 275

Grade 10 230

Grade 11 237

Grade 12 258