WAY Oasis

3480 S ISABELLA RD
MOUNT PLEASANT, MI 48858

www.mtpleasantschools.net

129 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

WAY Oasis is a specialized educational program operating under the Mount Pleasant Public Schools district in Michigan. Designed as a flexible, student-centered learning environment, it primarily utilizes a blended learning model—combining online curriculum with on-site teacher support—to serve students who may need an alternative to the traditional classroom setting. The program focuses on personalized instruction, allowing students to progress at their own pace while working toward their high school diploma.

The mission of the school centers on providing a supportive, technology-driven path for students who are looking for more autonomy in their education. By leveraging the resources of the Mount Pleasant district, WAY Oasis offers a unique approach that emphasizes project-based learning and individual accountability. It serves as a vital resource for learners who benefit from a non-traditional schedule or who require a more customized academic experience to succeed.

129

Total Students

11.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WAY Oasis
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	4
Black	3
Two or More	10
American Indian	20

White
92 (71.3 %)
American Indian
20 (15.5 %)
Two or More
10 (7.8 %)
Hispanic
4 (3.1 %)
Black
3 (2.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mt. Pleasant City School District
Phone:	(989)775-2290
Website:	http://www.mtpleasantschools.net
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	129
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	88
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 6 3

Grade 7 13

Grade 8 12

Grade 9 20

Grade 10 38

Grade 11 27

Grade 12 16