Jackson High School

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Jackson High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
544 Wildwood Ave,  Jackson, MI
Jackson Public Schools
3.7
2.6
989 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Barbara Baird-pauli
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
11%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
11%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
57
Full Time Teachers
57
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
550
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
22
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
54.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very 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
360:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.7%
Female
46.3%
White
40.3%
Black
32.7%
Two or more races
13.2%
Hispanic
10.1%
Asian
2.8%
Native American
<1%
Hawaiian
<1%

School Rankings

#10 Most Diverse Public HS in Michigan
#29 Best Magnet HS in Michigan
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 326 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 234 Students
Western Michigan University 142 Students
Jackson College 140 Students
Central Michigan University 111 Students
Eastern Michigan University 106 Students
Grand Valley State University 94 Students
Wayne State University 93 Students
Ferris State University 79 Students
Saginaw Valley State University 70 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 88 Students
Psychology 55 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 38 Students
Biology 33 Students
Nursing 32 Students
Pre-Law Studies 26 Students
Computer Science 23 Students
Finance 21 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 20 Students
Environmental Science 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 214 Reviews
4.0 Senior
8/18/2025
Teachers deeply care, and there's so many resources for accelerated studies and earning college credit. Sports and arts resources are good too.
3.0 Senior
10/28/2024
The best part of my experiences at Jackson High was when i was taken to Chicago on a field trip by my administration. The Worst experience I've ever had at Jackson High School is too many fights and too many unattended students .
5.0 Senior
9/21/2023
Over the last four years I have built a relationship with my teachers and coaches. The staff goes above and beyond for the students they treat you like family I'm very proud to be a viking and the class of 2024!
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 6 Reviews
1.0 parent
2/20/2024
Worst school ever. They don’t care about attendance, teachers do not reach out if a child is not performing. Majority of the students could care less about school and focus on gangs, fighting and bullying. Please consider a different school district for your child if you care about their safety, men...
5.0 parent
4/1/2022
My two students have had good experiences at Jackson High. They have had high quality instruction in most classes led by teachers who care about their learning. The have had excellent opportunities with all the programs that are offered including foreign language and the back to back foreign exchang...
1.0 parent
9/17/2018
Bad. They arent for the children. They dont like deal with issues
2.0 parent
2/2/2018
Principal never returns calls. Classes are out of control. There course guide is a joke, they don't offer all the classes that they claim they do. Very disappointed.

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Jackson High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Jackson, MI and is served by the Jackson Public Schools in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 989 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 11% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Jackson High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $148,133. Discover additional schools in the area, like Jackson County Jail, Jackson Independent School District Special Education Program, Youth Home- Jackson Isd, and more. Learn more about what Jackson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jackson High School.

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