Wayne, Wayne County
Education in Wayne
6 open schools have a Wayne address. Here is how they break down, what the high schools graduate, what college costs from here and where adults go back to school.
- Public, charter and private
- College rates by town
- Adult education and GED
Schools
Schools in Wayne
Open schools with a Wayne address in the federal and state files. A school that teaches several bands counts in each. See every school on the map.
| Public schools | Schools 5 |
| Private schools | Schools 1 |
| Teach elementary grades | Schools 3 |
| Teach middle grades | Schools 5 |
| Teach high grades | Schools 3 |
High schools
How Wayne high schools graduate
Four-year graduation rates for the class of 2025 from Michigan's CEPI, and how many students were in the class.
| High school | Kind | Graduated in 4 years | Students in the class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Memorial High School | Kind Public | Graduated in 4 years 79.4% | Students in the class 287 |
| Wayne-Westland Innovative Academy | Kind Public | Graduated in 4 years 56.6% | Students in the class 242 |
School districts that cover Wayne
College
Community college from Wayne
Wayne County Community College District
Wayne residents pay the in-district rate, $112 a credit hour (Spring 2026). The nearest campus is Ted Scott Campus in Van Buren Township, about 4 miles away.
See WCCCDPay for school
Michigan Reconnect, scholarships and the training money Michigan Works! agencies give.
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Career tech for Wayne County high schoolers
Randolph Career and Technical Center
Detroit Public Schools Community District students in grades 10 to 12; construction trades such as HVAC, electrical and carpentry.
See the centerBreithaupt Career and Technical Center
Detroit Public Schools Community District students in grades 10 to 12; automotive, culinary, cosmetology, welding and mechatronics.
See the centerWilliam D. Ford Career-Technical Center
High school students of Wayne-Westland Community Schools and the districts it partners with.
See the centerAdults
Adult education for Wayne residents
- Local school districts and intermediate school districts run adult education: high school completion, GED preparation and English as a Second Language. Call the district that covers your address.
- SEMCA Michigan Works! ((734) 229-3500): career coaches who connect adults to diploma, GED and English classes and pay for approved training for people who qualify.
- After a diploma or GED, compare trade schools, apprenticeships and tuition help.
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Sources
- NCES EDGE School Characteristics (Common Core of Data), 2024-25
- NCES Common Core of Data school directory, 2024-25
- NCES Common Core of Data school characteristics (Title I and magnet status), 2021-22
- NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24
- Michigan CEPI Educational Entity Master, 2026
- Michigan CEPI cohort graduation rates (4-year), MI School Data, class of 2025
- NCES EDGE School District Characteristics, 2024-25
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line school district and municipal boundaries, 2024
- Oakland Community College, cost and aid
- Oakland Community College, residency
- Oakland Community College, campus locations
- Macomb Community College, 2026-27 tuition news release
- Macomb Community College, locations
- Wayne County Community College District, tuition and fees
Updated October 2026. Rules and procedures change; confirm with the responsible office before a decision.