Jackson High School vs. Western High School
Should I attend Jackson High School or Western 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
School
Top Rankings
Jackson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Western High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,101 students in grades 9-12, Jackson High 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 855 students in grades 9-12, Western High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,101 students
855 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1464 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#519 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
65-69%
Graduation Rate
91%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
298
254
Grade 10 Students
298
206
Grade 11 Students
254
196
Grade 12 Students
251
199
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
4%
% Black
32%
2%
% White
45%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.26
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%