Is Jackson Preparatory Early College a good school?

Jackson Preparatory Early College ranks 123 rd of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Jackson Preparatory Early College?

In the 2022-23 school year, 287 students attended Jackson Preparatory Early College.

What is the racial makeup of Jackson Preparatory Early College?

Students at Jackson Preparatory Early College are 65% White, 13% African American, 10% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Jackson Preparatory Early College

Summary:

Jackson Preparatory Early College is a public charter high school serving 287 students in grades 6-12 in Jackson, Michigan, which is part of the Jackson Public Schools district.

Jackson Preparatory Early College stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic performance, and relatively high graduation rates. The school has a more racially diverse student body compared to nearby schools, with 65.16% White, 12.89% African American, 10.1% Hispanic, and 10.45% two or more races. Academically, the school consistently outperforms state and district averages on standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 57.1% of 6th graders and 55.9% of 7th graders were proficient or better in M-Step/English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 37.5% and 37.9%, respectively. The school has also maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 74.5% to 86.6% over the past five years, which is higher than nearby schools like Woodville Community Center (65.3%) and Ackerson High School (24.3%).

While Jackson Preparatory Early College outperforms the state and district on many metrics, it still lags behind some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as HanoverHorton High School, which has a higher graduation rate (90.1%) and lower chronic absenteeism (9.9%). Additionally, the school's relatively high dropout rate (5.0% in 2022-2023) and chronic absenteeism (42.8% in 2022-2023) suggest areas for improvement, which could further enhance the school's academic outcomes and student success.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

2111 Emmons Rd
Jackson, MI 49201-8395

(517) 705-5732

District: Jackson Preparatory & Early College

SchoolDigger Rank:
123^rd of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,564

Student/teacher ratio: 22.1

Number of students: 287

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.2%

African American:

12.9%

Two or more races:

10.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jackson Preparatory Early College ranks better than 74.2% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.74. (See more...)

Compare Details Jackson Preparatory Early College ranks better than 83.4% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.41. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Jackson Preparatory Early College who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.2%), African American (12.9%), two or more races (10.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jackson Preparatory Early College is 22.1. (See more...)

Compare Jackson Preparatory Early College employs 12.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jackson Preparatory Early College is $10,564.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jackson Preparatory Early College:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Preparatory Early College 231^st of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Jackson Preparatory Early College in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Preparatory Early College 123^rd of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Jackson Preparatory Early College in the ranking list.)

Jackson Preparatory & Early College:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Preparatory & Early College 86^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jackson Preparatory Early College

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Rank History for all middle school students at Jackson Preparatory Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	59.01	352^nd	919	61.7%
2016	44.85	490^th	894	45.2%
2017	37.15	482^nd	821	41.3%
2018	51.85	418^th	838	50.1%
2019	32.05	540^th	792	31.8%
2021	36.93	414^th	675	38.7%
2022	58.11	271^st	776	65.1%
2023	62.94	267^th	883	69.8%
2024	66.74	231^st	897	74.2%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Jackson Preparatory Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	66.86	221^st	815	72.9%
2023	79.93	88^th	825	89.3%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Jackson Preparatory Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	40.08	481^st	794	39.4%
2023	41.88	423^rd	770	45.1%
2024	57.97	253^rd	771	67.2%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Jackson Preparatory Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	61.32	283^rd	797	64.5%
2019	42.95	343^rd	639	46.3%
2023	74.09	143^rd	776	81.6%
2024	60.71	251^st	786	68.1%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Jackson Preparatory Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	43.61	374^th	678	44.8%
2019	27.62	465^th	624	25.5%
2022	69.12	151^st	638	76.3%
2023	69.13	172^nd	688	75.0%
2024	63.66	200^th	701	71.5%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Jackson Preparatory Early College

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Rank History for all high school students at Jackson Preparatory Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2016	35.77	523^rd	852	38.6%
2017	57.51	310^th	835	62.9%
2018	58.84	324^th	824	60.7%
2019	54.23	291^st	666	56.3%
2022	51.17	283^rd	531	46.7%
2023	53.24	321^st	735	56.3%
2024	79.41	123^rd	743	83.4%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Jackson Preparatory Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	47.65	369^th	755	51.1%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Jackson Preparatory Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	39.33	435^th	710	38.7%
2023	48.23	307^th	611	49.8%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Jackson Preparatory Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	70.17	202^nd	707	71.4%
2019	62.79	194^th	543	64.3%
2023	71.54	143^rd	611	76.6%

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Rank History for high school White students at Jackson Preparatory Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	62.97	238^th	708	66.4%
2019	56.55	249^th	582	57.2%
2022	49.70	247^th	492	49.8%
2023	55.80	252^nd	647	61.1%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jackson Preparatory Early College

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2015	154	40	10	18	1	12	235
2016	200	39	14	17	1	13	284
2017	269	51	9	19	1	32	381
2018	295	37	11	26	1	29	399
2019	272	43	8	34	0	27	384
2020	253	41	9	34	0	21	358
2021	227	36	6	28	1	24	322
2022	218	31	5	32	2	34	322
2023	187	37	4	29	0	30	287

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jackson Preparatory Early College

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	235	8.0	29.3	23.4
2016	284	16.0	17.7	26.4
2017	381	17.0	22.4	17.6
2018	399	14.0	28.3	27.1
2019	384	14.8	25.8	34.4
2020	358	13.9	25.6	31.3
2021	322	13.9	23.0	33.5
2022	322	15.0	21.4	35.1
2023	287	12.9	22.1	34.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jackson Preparatory Early College

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	235	8.0	29.3	23.4
2016	284	16.0	17.7	26.4
2017	381	17.0	22.4	17.6
2018	399	14.0	28.3	27.1
2019	384	14.8	25.8	34.4
2020	358	13.9	25.6	31.3
2021	322	13.9	23.0	33.5
2022	322	15.0	21.4	35.1
2023	287	12.9	22.1	34.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jackson Preparatory Early College

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$314 (4.1%)	$7,415 (95.9%)	$7,728
2020	$145 (1.8%)	$7,831 (98.2%)	$7,976
2021	$563 (6.3%)	$8,349 (93.7%)	$8,911
2022	$1,145 (12.0%)	$8,412 (88.0%)	$9,557
2023	$1,202 (11.4%)	$9,362 (88.6%)	$10,564

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jackson Preparatory Early College

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 540^th of 792 Middle schools	Ranks 267^th of 883 Middle schools	37.9%
Ranks 291^st of 666 High schools	Ranks 321^st of 735 High schools	0%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Preparatory Early College)	37.5	56	18.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Preparatory & Early College)	37.5	56	18.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
6th Grade Math (Jackson Preparatory Early College)	33.3	32	1.3%
6th Grade Math (Jackson Preparatory & Early College)	33.3	32	1.3%
6th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.1	29.6	5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Preparatory Early College)	22.7	27.6	4.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Preparatory & Early College)	22.7	27.6	4.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%
7th Grade Math (Jackson Preparatory Early College)	26.7	20.7	6%
7th Grade Math (Jackson Preparatory & Early College)	26.7	20.7	6%
7th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.7	31	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Jackson Preparatory Early College)	16.7	38.6	21.9%
8th Grade Social Studies (Jackson Preparatory & Early College)	16.7	38.6	21.9%
8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	28	26.7	1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Preparatory Early College)	58.1	67.4	9.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Preparatory & Early College)	58.1	67.4	9.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	61.9	59.7	2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Preparatory Early College)	30.2	37.2	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Preparatory & Early College)	30.2	37.2	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	41.4	36.3	5.1%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Jackson Preparatory Early College)	63.3	64.9	1.6%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Jackson Preparatory & Early College)	63.3	64.9	1.6%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Preparatory Early College)	28.6	27	1.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Preparatory & Early College)	28.6	27	1.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	36.3	29.9	6.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	384	287	25.3%
African American	43	37	14%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	8	4	50%
Hispanic	34	29	14.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	272	187	31.3%
Two or More Races	27	30	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.4%	34.5%	0.1%

Schools Near Jackson Preparatory Early College

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)		M-Step Math (2024)		M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jackson Preparatory Early College	Public, Charter	6-12	2111 Emmons Rd	Jackson	49201	Jackson County	Jackson Preparatory & Early College	Yes	No	No	Yes	(517) 705-5732	287	13	22.1	34.5%	187 (65.2%)	37 (12.9%)	29 (10.1%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (10.5%)	79.4	123^rd of 743 public high schools	83.4%		53.2	321^st of 735 public high schools	56.3%	198	76.9	30.8	60.0		57.1	55.9	33.3	35.3	33.3	58.3	33.3	45.5	$10,564	$1,202	$9,362
Jackson Area Career Center	Public	9-12	6800 Browns Lake Rd	Jackson	49201	Jackson County	Jackson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(517) 768-5163	0	34	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Vandercook Lake High School	Public	7-12	1000 E Golf Ave	Jackson	49203	Jackson County	Vandercook Lake Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 782-8167	308	19	16.0	78.6%	247 (80.2%)	13 (4.2%)	16 (5.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (9.7%)	20.6	598^th of 743 public high schools	19.5%		37.7	447^th of 735 public high schools	39.2%	151	46.0	20.0	27.0			28.2		12.8	18.0	27.0	20.0	18.9	$15,011	$1,072	$13,938
Ackerson High School	Public	9-12	121 W Brooklyn Rd	Napoleon	49261	Jackson County	Napoleon Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 905-5718	104	2	56.2	77.9%	98 (94.2%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.8%)								(n/a)													$8,212	$1,207	$7,005
Columbia Alternative Education	Public	6-12	4460 N Lake Rd	Clarklake	49234	Jackson County	Columbia School District	No	No	No	No	(517) 529-9400	88	4	25.0	61.4%	78 (88.6%)	1 (1.1%)	5 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.5%)								(n/a)													$9,011	$667	$8,345
Michigan Center JrSr High School	Public	7-12	400 S State St	Michigan Center	49254	Jackson County	Michigan Center School District	No	No	No	No	(517) 764-1440	580	30	19.2	47.4%	511 (88.1%)	8 (1.4%)	19 (3.3%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.6%)	27.1	532^nd of 743 public high schools	28.4%		35.3	472^nd of 735 public high schools	35.8%	60	70.6	28.4	37.1	17.5		24.0		13.0	36.9	26.0	17.5	24.0	$13,698	$967	$12,730
Jackson County Jail	Public	9-12	212 W Wesley St	Jackson	49201	Jackson County	Jackson Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 841-2208	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Jackson High School	Public	9-12	544 Wildwood Ave	Jackson	49201	Jackson County	Jackson Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 841-3700	1,056	55	19.2	69.3%	445 (42.1%)	342 (32.4%)	100 (9.5%)	26 (2.5%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	139 (13.2%)	34.2	476^th of 743 public high schools	35.9%		28.2	531^st of 735 public high schools	27.8%	55			37.8	12.4						34.9		31.7	$16,519	$5,334	$11,184
Jackson Pathways	Public	9-12	544 Wildwood Ave	Jackson	49201	Jackson County	Jackson Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 841-3729	110	4	25.2	85.5%	37 (33.6%)	50 (45.5%)	7 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (14.5%)								(n/a)													$8,407	$1,299	$7,108
HanoverHorton High School	Public	9-12	10000 Moscow Rd	Horton	49246	Jackson County	Hanover-Horton School District	No	No	No	No	(517) 563-0101	304	16	19.0	30.9%	285 (93.8%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	61.3	255^th of 743 public high schools	65.7%		62.6	236^th of 735 public high schools	67.9%	19			58.6	24.3						43.1		41.5	$15,242	$1,029	$14,213

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