J.W. Sexton High School

J.W. Sexton High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 7-12
102 Mc Pherson Ave,  Lansing, MI
Lansing Public School District
3.4
1.8
938 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Glenn Stevens
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
960
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
3%
Reading Proficiency
16%
Average GPA
3.24
Graduation Rate
77%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.24
Reading Proficiency
16%
Math Proficiency
3%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
960
Math
460
Verbal
490
Average ACT
18
Math
19
English
17
Reading
19
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
13.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
361:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.8%
Female
46.2%
Black
51.7%
White
17.6%
Hispanic
13.6%
Two or more races
10.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.8%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Michigan State University 158 Students
Lansing Community College 111 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 81 Students
Central Michigan University 77 Students
Western Michigan University 59 Students
Ferris State University 58 Students
Grand Valley State University 57 Students
Wayne State University 55 Students
Saginaw Valley State University 53 Students
Northern Michigan University 46 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 37 Students
Business 30 Students
Psychology 21 Students
Computer Science 11 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 10 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 10 Students
Engineering 9 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 9 Students
Biology 8 Students
Pre-Law Studies 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 109 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/1/2024
JW sexton is a really great high school with a lot of opportunities and fun and games and it's super diverse and the students and the staff. Is that
4.0 Senior
7/7/2021
My three almost four years at Sexton high school have been pleasant. They have their ups and downs, as every school does, but you can tell that the teachers who care about you and your education are truly rooting for you during your time there and even when you leave. Sexton offered the chance to make new friends and gain strong relationships that will last me a lifetime. To anyone thinking of attending Sexton, I'd say go for it. No harm in trying a school I'm going to be telling my kids about one day because of its greatness.
5.0 Senior
9/5/2019
J.W. Sexton High School is a public school for everyone living near the school and transfer students . it's very well organized they have a lot of subjects to take and a lot of good teacher who cares about their students even are sometimes annoying when the teacher is trying to teach.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.8 5 Reviews
1.0 parent
11/23/2021
I am so disturbed to read these reviews because my nephew is attending JW Sexton and has experienced bullying with nothing done about it. The stories my nephew tells about the security guards turn there heads like nothing is happening. The bullying is my main concern, it has turned my nephew ugly ag...
5.0 student
11/12/2017
the really love sexton, I love the mix of race and how some kids r welcoming at the school. they take rules seriously!!!!!!. they also try to fix issues the best as they can . I would rate the teachers a 8.5 . they do give homework and some teachers try to help them with homework by using apps. I li...
1.0 student
4/14/2015
I am a student in the eight grade and I do not like the school at all. The students are very disrespectful to the teachers and the teachers do not do anything about it.They allow students to curse, twerk etc. Almost all the boys pants come down below there waist and the teachers act like its normal....
1.0 student
10/6/2013
J.W. Sexton high-school is one of the WORST schools I have ever went too! The students basically take over the class while the teachers do nothing, kids are always on their phone, and the security guards don't do anything. The teachers don't teach the students anything, the only person that really d...

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J.W. Sexton High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Lansing, MI and is served by the Lansing Public School District in Michigan. The school has a total enrollment of 938 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 3% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 16% are proficient in reading. J.W. Sexton High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.24, the graduation rate is 77%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 960 and an ACT score of 18. The average home value in this area is $170,236. Discover additional schools in the area, like Eastern Lansing High School, Everett High School, Waverly Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Lansing has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near J.W. Sexton High School.

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