Serving 157 students in grades 4-12, Jo Brighton Skills Center ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jo Brighton Skills Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Jo Brighton Skills Center's student population of 157 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jo Brighton Skills Center ranks within the top 1% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jo Brighton Skills Center is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6 out of 3069 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
16%
9%
Black
17%
18%
White
63%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jo Brighton Skills Center's ranking?
Jo Brighton Skills Center is ranked #6 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Jo Brighton Skills Center often compared to?
Jo Brighton Skills Centeris often viewed alongside schools like The Lincoln Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jo Brighton Skills Center?
The graduation rate of Jo Brighton Skills Center is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Jo Brighton Skills Center?
157 students attend Jo Brighton Skills Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Jo Brighton Skills Center students are White, 17% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jo Brighton Skills Center?
Jo Brighton Skills Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jo Brighton Skills Center offer ?
Jo Brighton Skills Center offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jo Brighton Skills Center part of?
Jo Brighton Skills Center is part of Wyandotte School District Of The City Of.
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