Way East Jackson vs. Western High School
Should I attend Way East Jackson 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
Way East Jackson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
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 47 students in grades 7-12, Way East Jackson ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 50%).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower 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).
School Type
Alternative
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Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
47 students
855 students
% Male | % Female
62% | 38%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
(15-16 School Year Data)
(15-16 School Year Data)
44 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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19:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
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#519 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
65-69%
Graduation Rate
<50%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 8 Students
4
-
Grade 9 Students
3
254
Grade 10 Students
15
206
Grade 11 Students
13
196
Grade 12 Students
12
199
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
4%
n/a
% Black
2%
2%
% White
87%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
Diversity Score
0.23
0.26
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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