Jw Sexton High School
- Jw Sexton High School serves 815 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- 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 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Jw Sexton High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Jw Sexton High School's student population of 815 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 815 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Jw Sexton High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Jw Sexton High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #2929 out of 3119 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 2% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 7% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 9% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 8% |
| Black | 56% | 18% |
| White | 15% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.52 |
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| Graduation Rate | 80-84% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lansing Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Jw Sexton High School is The Early College Lansing Community College (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Windemere Park Charter Academy (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Riddle Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lansing Riddle Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 177 students
0.2 miles
221 Huron St
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1720 0.2 PK-3 177 - Lansing East Intermediate School Grades: 5-6 | 389 students
0.8 miles
3131 West Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 484-8830 0.8 5-6 389 - Lansing Windemere Park Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 681 students
1.0 miles
3100 West Saginaw St
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 327-0700 1.0 K-8 681 - Mason The Early College Lansing Community College Grades: 10-12 | 200 students
1.1 miles
430 N Capitol Ave Suite 118
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1254 1.1 10-12 200 - Lansing Midmichigan Leadership Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 315 students
1.1 miles
730 West Maple St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 485-5379 1.1 PK-8 315
School Reviews
| 5 JW sexton is a great school with a lot of school spirit - Posted by Student/Alumni - Pinks |
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