Top Rankings
Paragon Charter Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 620 students in Paragon Charter Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Paragon Charter Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,520 Schools
# Students
620 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Paragon Charter Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#166 out of 866 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.55
# American Indian Students
2 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
44 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
7%
3%
# Hispanic Students
54 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
9%
# Black Students
150 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
24%
18%
# White Students
292 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
47%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
78 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
98
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
74
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
73
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
79
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
61
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
79
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
56
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
55
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
45
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,502 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,334 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,502
$18,370
Spending / Student
$10,334
$17,559
Best Paragon Charter Academy School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paragon Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3750 Mccain Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 750-9500
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 750-9500
Grades: PK-8
| 620 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paragon Charter Academy School District?
Paragon Charter Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 620 students.
What is the rank of Paragon Charter Academy School District?
Paragon Charter Academy School District is ranked #184 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paragon Charter Academy School District?
47% of Paragon Charter Academy School District students are White, 24% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paragon Charter Academy School District?
Paragon Charter Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Paragon Charter Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,334 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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