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Jackson Preparatory & Early College School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 260 students in Jackson Preparatory & Early College 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 Jackson Preparatory & Early College School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,470 Schools
# Students
260 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jackson Preparatory & Early College School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has increased from 21-39% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#220 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
75%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
17%
18%
% White
65%
63%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,831 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,892 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,831
$18,604
Spending / Student
$11,892
$17,782
Best Jackson Preparatory & Early College School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson Preparatory Early College
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2111 Emmons Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 705-5732
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 705-5732
Gr: 6-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jackson Preparatory & Early College School District?
Jackson Preparatory & Early College School District manages 1 public schools serving 260 students.
What is the rank of Jackson Preparatory & Early College School District?
Jackson Preparatory & Early College School District is ranked #238 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson Preparatory & Early College School District?
65% of Jackson Preparatory & Early College School District students are White, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jackson Preparatory & Early College School District?
Jackson Preparatory & Early College School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Jackson Preparatory & Early College School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,892 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
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