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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Attribute
Diversity
Western High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,027 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 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 799 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 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,027 students
799 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
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
281
188
Grade 10 Students
276
220
Grade 11 Students
235
186
Grade 12 Students
235
205
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
5%
% Black
34%
2%
% White
41%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
