East Jackson Secondary School vs. Northwest High School
Should I attend East Jackson Secondary School or Northwest High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Northwest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 380 students in grades 7-12, East Jackson Secondary School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 1,034 students in grades 8-12, Northwest High School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
8-12
Total Students
380 students
1,034 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1972 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1236 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55-59%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
60
-
Grade 8 Students
60
-
Grade 9 Students
61
315
Grade 10 Students
72
244
Grade 11 Students
70
250
Grade 12 Students
57
225
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
8%
4%
% White
79%
82%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
