Northwest High School vs. Jackson High School
Should I attend Northwest High School or Jackson 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
Northwest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Jackson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
8-12
9-12
Total Students
1,034 students
1,101 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
56 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1236 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1464 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
315
298
Grade 10 Students
244
298
Grade 11 Students
250
254
Grade 12 Students
225
251
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
4%
32%
% White
82%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
12%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%