Jackson High School vs. Western High School
Should you attend Jackson High School or Western 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
Top Rankings
Jackson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Diversity
Western High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,056 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 11% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (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 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 846 students in grades 9-12, Western High School ranks in the top 50% 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,056 students
846 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2306 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1128 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
89%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
298
246
Grade 10 Students
289
201
Grade 11 Students
241
200
Grade 12 Students
228
199
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
4%
% Black
32%
2%
% White
42%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
6%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.26
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
