Serving 22 students in grades 3-12, Youth Home Jackson Isd ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MI)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Youth Home Jackson Isd ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Youth Home Jackson Isd's student population of 22 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
22 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Youth Home Jackson Isd is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
14%
18%
White
64%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
45%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Jackson Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MI state average).
How many students attend Youth Home Jackson Isd?
22 students attend Youth Home Jackson Isd.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Youth Home Jackson Isd students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Youth Home Jackson Isd?
Youth Home Jackson Isd has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Youth Home Jackson Isd offer ?
Youth Home Jackson Isd offers enrollment in grades 3-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Youth Home Jackson Isd part of?
Youth Home Jackson Isd is part of Jackson Independent School District.
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