Is Jackson High School a good school?

Jackson High School ranks 476 th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Jackson High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,056 students attended Jackson High School.

What is the racial makeup of Jackson High School?

Students at Jackson High School are 42% White, 32% African American, 13% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Jackson High School

Summary:

Jackson High School is a public high school serving 1,056 students in grades 9-12 in Jackson, Michigan, which is part of the Jackson Public Schools district. The school has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of African American and Hispanic students. However, Jackson High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Michigan high schools, with a current ranking of 476 out of 743 and a 2-star rating.

While the school's Hispanic and White students perform relatively better, African American and Special Education students lag behind their peers statewide. Jackson High School's four-year graduation rate is around 88-91%, slightly below the state average, and its dropout rate has been higher, ranging from 1.3% to 3.4% over the past five years. The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 25.2% in 2018-2019 to 54.8% in 2021-2022, much higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools like Vandercook Lake High School and Da Vinci Schools 612, Jackson High School's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is generally lower. The school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, over 69%, indicates significant socioeconomic challenges that likely contribute to its lower performance and higher chronic absenteeism. Despite increased per-student spending, the school has not seen significant improvements in its academic outcomes or other key metrics.

Detail:

Public 9-12

544 Wildwood Ave
Jackson, MI 49201-1013

(517) 841-3700

District: Jackson Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
476^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,519

Student/teacher ratio: 19.2

Number of students: 1,056

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.1%

African American:

32.4%

Two or more races:

13.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jackson High School ranks worse than 64.1% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.23. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Jackson High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

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

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Jackson High School has the largest high school student body size in the Jackson Public Schools District. Student population at Jackson High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.1%), African American (32.4%), two or more races (13.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jackson High School is 19.2, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Jackson Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Jackson High School employs 54.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jackson High School is $16,519, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Jackson Public Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jackson High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson High School 476^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Jackson High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Jackson Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Public Schools 489^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jackson High School

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Rank History for all students at Jackson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	50.62	434^th	705	38.4%
2007	40.89	524^th	767	31.7%
2008	44.21	501^st	750	33.2%
2009	45.98	487^th	754	35.4%
2010	49.83	474^th	765	38.0%
2011	41.31	538^th	784	31.4%
2012	40.73	503^rd	773	34.9%
2013	47.42	453^rd	805	43.7%
2014	47.89	455^th	799	43.1%
2015	51.91	422^nd	832	49.3%
2016	32.83	543^rd	852	36.3%
2017	41.08	456^th	835	45.4%
2018	47.88	426^th	824	48.3%
2019	36.16	432^nd	666	35.1%
2021	32.72	388^th	561	30.8%
2022	16.24	492^nd	531	7.3%
2023	28.16	531^st	735	27.8%
2024	34.23	476^th	743	35.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jackson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	9.03	90^th	93	3.2%
2019	37.33	23^rd	36	36.1%
2023	23.15	88^th	110	20.0%
2024	29.88	75^th	105	28.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Jackson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	19.33	263^rd	315	16.5%
2023	39.07	69^th	116	40.5%
2024	25.88	99^th	130	23.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jackson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	36.94	462^nd	755	38.8%
2019	28.30	415^th	532	22.0%
2021	19.54	371^st	417	11.0%
2023	25.95	480^th	614	21.8%
2024	32.81	443^rd	654	32.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Jackson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	37.60	453^rd	710	36.2%
2019	22.94	447^th	554	19.3%
2021	28.94	350^th	462	24.2%
2022	15.54	396^th	416	4.8%
2023	18.73	497^th	611	18.7%
2024	22.79	479^th	619	22.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Jackson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	48.68	359^th	707	49.2%
2019	39.68	338^th	543	37.8%
2021	25.95	364^th	472	22.9%
2022	9.84	426^th	440	3.2%
2023	29.13	438^th	611	28.3%
2024	35.15	408^th	633	35.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Jackson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	33.53	148^th	254	41.7%
2019	39.12	79^th	147	46.3%
2023	33.54	104^th	170	38.8%
2024	21.53	152^nd	188	19.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jackson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	23.38	146^th	201	27.4%
2023	38.56	115^th	190	39.5%
2024	61.64	69^th	195	64.6%

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Rank History for White students at Jackson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	63.01	237^th	708	66.5%
2019	46.68	307^th	582	47.3%
2021	50.56	226^th	516	56.2%
2022	27.78	387^th	492	21.3%
2023	40.53	375^th	647	42.0%
2024	52.96	266^th	638	58.3%

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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 High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	981	369	26	45	48	n/a	n/a	0	1469
1989	907	350	17	47	37	n/a	n/a	0	1358
1990	883	321	25	48	23	n/a	n/a	0	1300
1991	892	300	24	42	17	n/a	n/a	1	1276
1992	876	310	30	30	14	n/a	n/a	0	1260
1993	869	324	23	28	13	n/a	n/a	0	1257
1994	1208	428	32	37	18	n/a	n/a	0	1723
1995	1175	459	25	46	10	n/a	n/a	0	1715
1996	1175	459	25	46	10	n/a	n/a	0	1715
1997	1166	468	29	33	19	n/a	n/a	0	1715
1998	1244	441	33	41	18	n/a	n/a	0	1777
1999	1220	428	37	45	19	n/a	n/a	0	1749
2000	1230	476	39	47	18	n/a	n/a	0	1810
2001	1215	487	34	49	19	n/a	n/a	0	1804
2002	1167	519	21	43	20	n/a	n/a	0	1770
2003	1167	519	21	43	20	n/a	n/a	0	1770
2004	1119	595	24	62	25	n/a	n/a	0	1825
2005	1068	584	25	58	22	n/a	n/a	0	1757
2006	1094	706	28	68	24	n/a	n/a	0	1920
2007	1029	713	24	96	23	n/a	n/a	0	1885
2008	995	701	23	76	14	n/a	n/a	0	1809
2009	943	669	27	77	16	n/a	n/a	0	1732
2010	862	606	32	58	18	n/a	n/a	12	1588
2011	819	593	33	65	13	4	7	0	1534
2012	801	557	37	67	12	3	10	0	1487
2013	784	555	26	78	6	1	17	0	1467
2014	747	514	23	78	4	4	28	0	1398
2015	679	477	19	67	3	1	33	0	1279
2016	667	473	17	72	4	2	45	0	1280
2017	628	473	31	70	2	3	51	0	1258
2018	622	411	35	64	4	3	71	0	1210
2019	649	386	35	66	3	2	82	0	1223
2020	577	342	33	75	3	2	107	0	1139
2021	537	354	28	83	3	1	122	0	1128
2022	496	345	24	100	1	1	134	0	1101
2023	445	342	26	100	3	1	139	0	1056

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 High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1469	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	1358	n/a	n/a	14.5
1990	1300	89.0	14.6	11.9
1991	1276	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	1260	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	1257	n/a	0.0	0
1994	1723	77.5	22.2	30
1995	1715	100.6	17.0	25.4
1996	1715	100.6	17.0	25.4
1997	1715	80.0	21.4	28
1998	1777	86.0	20.7	24.6
1999	1749	82.0	21.3	26.6
2000	1810	85.1	21.3	34.5
2001	1804	88.6	20.4	36.3
2002	1770	n/a	n/a	37.6
2003	1770	n/a	n/a	37.6
2004	1825	41.6	43.9	44.7
2005	1757	79.9	22.0	48.6
2006	1920	84.8	22.6	53.1
2007	1885	91.8	20.5	51.6
2008	1809	85.1	21.3	50.7
2009	1732	91.3	19.0	58.7
2010	1588	94.1	16.8	54.2
2011	1534	93.0	16.4	58.3
2012	1487	87.4	16.9	63
2013	1467	79.4	18.4	56.6
2014	1398	79.2	17.6	58.5
2015	1279	72.0	17.7	56.9
2016	1280	68.0	18.8	54.6
2017	1258	62.5	20.1	52.1
2018	1210	61.0	19.8	60.7
2019	1223	57.0	21.4	51.6
2020	1139	56.0	20.3	60.8
2021	1128	50.7	22.2	59.7
2022	1101	56.1	19.6	68
2023	1056	54.8	19.2	69.3

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 High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1469	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	1358	n/a	n/a	14.5
1990	1300	89.0	14.6	11.9
1991	1276	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	1260	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	1257	n/a	0.0	0
1994	1723	77.5	22.2	30
1995	1715	100.6	17.0	25.4
1996	1715	100.6	17.0	25.4
1997	1715	80.0	21.4	28
1998	1777	86.0	20.7	24.6
1999	1749	82.0	21.3	26.6
2000	1810	85.1	21.3	34.5
2001	1804	88.6	20.4	36.3
2002	1770	n/a	n/a	37.6
2003	1770	n/a	n/a	37.6
2004	1825	41.6	43.9	44.7
2005	1757	79.9	22.0	48.6
2006	1920	84.8	22.6	53.1
2007	1885	91.8	20.5	51.6
2008	1809	85.1	21.3	50.7
2009	1732	91.3	19.0	58.7
2010	1588	94.1	16.8	54.2
2011	1534	93.0	16.4	58.3
2012	1487	87.4	16.9	63
2013	1467	79.4	18.4	56.6
2014	1398	79.2	17.6	58.5
2015	1279	72.0	17.7	56.9
2016	1280	68.0	18.8	54.6
2017	1258	62.5	20.1	52.1
2018	1210	61.0	19.8	60.7
2019	1223	57.0	21.4	51.6
2020	1139	56.0	20.3	60.8
2021	1128	50.7	22.2	59.7
2022	1101	56.1	19.6	68
2023	1056	54.8	19.2	69.3

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 High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,140 (9.2%)	$11,264 (90.8%)	$12,404
2020	$1,181 (9.3%)	$11,463 (90.7%)	$12,644
2021	$2,788 (22.9%)	$9,371 (77.1%)	$12,158
2022	$2,347 (16.2%)	$12,139 (83.8%)	$14,486
2023	$5,334 (32.3%)	$11,184 (67.7%)	$16,519

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jackson High School

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 432^nd of 666 High schools	Ranks 531^st of 735 High schools	7.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Jackson High School)	41.3	19.9	21.4%
11th Grade Social Studies (Jackson Public Schools)	38.1	18.3	19.8%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Jackson High School)	45.2	43.8	1.4%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Jackson Public Schools)	41.7	39.1	2.6%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Jackson High School)	25.4	12.9	12.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public Schools)	22	11.3	10.7%
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	1223	1056	13.7%
African American	386	342	11.4%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	35	26	25.7%
Hispanic	66	100	51.5%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	649	445	31.4%
Two or More Races	82	139	69.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.6%	69.3%	17.7%

Schools Near Jackson High School

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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 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 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 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
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)
Woodville Community Center	Public	9-12	3950 Catherine St	Jackson	49203	Jackson County	Western School District	No	No	No	No	(517) 841-8770	143	5	31.7	65.7%	120 (83.9%)	3 (2.1%)	6 (4.2%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (8.4%)								(n/a)										11.5	$00	$00	$00
Da Vinci Schools 612	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	2985 Springport Rd	Jackson	49201	Jackson County	Da Vinci Schools	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(517) 796-0031	383	20	19.0	85.6%	279 (72.8%)	50 (13.1%)	24 (6.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.6%)	31.5	499^th of 743 public high schools	32.8%		37.1	456^th of 735 public high schools	38.0%	43	44.1	8.8	31.1		10.3	32.0	23.5	28.9	14.7	31.1	$11,537	$2,019	$9,518
WAY East Jackson	Public, Virtual	6-12	345 N Dettman Rd	Jackson	49202	Jackson County	East Jackson Community Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(517) 945-1335	48	0		87.5%	38 (79.2%)	3 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (14.6%)								(n/a)											$10,016	$1,682	$8,334
Cotton Correctional Facility	Public	9-12	3500 N Elm Ave	Jackson	49201	Jackson County	Michigan Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(517) 780-5000	5	0			2 (40.0%)	3 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
SAI Camp Cassidy Lake	Public	12	3100 Cooper St	Jackson	49201	Jackson County	Michigan Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(734) 475-1368	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Cooper Correctional Facility	Public	9-12	3100 Cooper St	Jackson	49201	Jackson County	Michigan Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(517) 780-6175	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Parnall Correctional Facility	Public	9-12	1780 E Parnall Rd	Jackson	49201	Jackson County	Michigan Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(517) 780-6004	1	0			1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

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