Serving 157 students in grades 7-12, Northwest Connect ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Northwest Alternative High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Jackson, MI, encompassing approximately 104.7 square miles. Families within the zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.4 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northwest Connect's student population of 157 students has grown by 80% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
157 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Northwest Connect ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest Connect is 0.44, 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
#1964 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
45-49%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest Connect's ranking?
Northwest Connect is ranked #1964 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Northwest Connect often compared to?
Northwest Connectis often viewed alongside schools like Columbia Alternative Education, Western High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwest Connect?
The graduation rate of Northwest Connect is 45-49%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Northwest Connect?
157 students attend Northwest Connect.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Northwest Connect students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northwest Connect?
Northwest Connect has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Northwest Connect offer ?
Northwest Connect offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Northwest Connect part of?
Northwest Connect is part of Northwest Community Schools.
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