East Jackson Community Schools

The East Jackson Community Schools district in Michigan consists of 3 schools: 1 elementary school, 2 high schools (one traditional and one virtual), and no middle schools. The data reveals a mixed picture, with the traditional East Jackson Secondary School showing promising metrics, while the virtual WAY East Jackson faces significant challenges.

East Jackson Secondary School stands out with the highest 4-year graduation rate at 94.3% and the lowest dropout rate at 1.8% among the district's schools. Its performance on state assessments, while still below state averages, is generally better than the other schools. In contrast, WAY East Jackson, the virtual high school, struggles with an alarmingly low 4-year graduation rate of 23.8% and a high dropout rate of 42.8%. The school also has extremely high chronic absenteeism at 87.1%, much higher than the other schools.

Across the district, academic performance as measured by state assessment proficiency rates is significantly below state averages, particularly in math and science. The East Jackson Elementary school has the lowest proficiency rates, with only 7.89% of 5th graders proficient in math and 15.8% proficient in science. The district may need to re-evaluate its curriculum, instructional practices, and support systems to better serve its students. Additionally, potential equity concerns are suggested by the higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at the elementary school and WAY East Jackson compared to the secondary school.