East Jackson Secondary School vs. Northwest High School
Should you attend East Jackson Secondary School or Northwest High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 364 students in grades 7-12, East Jackson Secondary 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 972 students in grades 9-12, Northwest 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 18% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
364 students
972 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2601 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2022 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
18%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
56
-
Grade 8 Students
55
-
Grade 9 Students
64
273
Grade 10 Students
68
251
Grade 11 Students
61
213
Grade 12 Students
60
235
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
6%
% Black
7%
4%
% White
79%
81%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
