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Jw Sexton High School

102 Mcpherson Ave
Lansing, MI 48915

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Tel: (517) 755-1070

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Jw Sexton High School serves 1,077 students in grades 7-12.

Jw Sexton High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 1,077 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Btm 50% in MI)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jw Sexton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Jw Sexton High School's student population of 1,077 students has grown by 35% over five school years.

The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.

School Type

Magnet School

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Total Students

1,077 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

56 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Jw Sexton High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Jw Sexton High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MI)

Overall Testing Rank

#2357 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤10%

36%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-39%

48%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

19:1

17:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

15%

Black

55%

18%

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White

17%

65%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.64

0.54

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Graduation Rate

75-79%

86%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

75%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jw Sexton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Lansing Public School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jw Sexton High School's ranking?

Jw Sexton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for: Most improved public schools (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).

What is the graduation rate of Jw Sexton High School?

The graduation rate of Jw Sexton High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 86%.

How many students attend Jw Sexton High School?

1,077 students attend Jw Sexton High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

55% of Jw Sexton High School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Jw Sexton High School?

Jw Sexton High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.

What grades does Jw Sexton High School offer ?

Jw Sexton High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12

What school district is Jw Sexton High School part of?

Jw Sexton High School is part of Lansing Public School District.

School Reviews

5 11/16/2007

JW sexton is a great school with a lot of school spirit

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 1,077 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education