Serving 132 students in grades 4-12, Jo Brighton Skills Center ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jo Brighton Skills Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Jo Brighton Skills Center's student population of 132 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
132 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Jo Brighton Skills Center ranks within the top 1% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jo Brighton Skills Center is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9 out of 3025 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
16%
9%
Black
16%
18%
White
63%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.6%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jo Brighton Skills Center's ranking?
Jo Brighton Skills Center is ranked #9 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Jo Brighton Skills Center often compared to?
Jo Brighton Skills Centeris often viewed alongside schools like The Lincoln Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jo Brighton Skills Center?
The graduation rate of Jo Brighton Skills Center is 20%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Jo Brighton Skills Center?
132 students attend Jo Brighton Skills Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Jo Brighton Skills Center students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jo Brighton Skills Center?
Jo Brighton Skills Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Jo Brighton Skills Center offer ?
Jo Brighton Skills Center offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jo Brighton Skills Center part of?
Jo Brighton Skills Center is part of Wyandotte School District Of The City Of.
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