Very Good
#1041 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 33% in state
Jackson Pathways
High School · Jackson Public Schools · Jackson, MI
A high school in Jackson, MI where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
544 WILDWOOD AVE, Jackson, MI 49201
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 30.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jackson Pathways score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 5-year record (2017–2021), then recovered 15 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021.
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2017-2021) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2017-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Jackson Pathways sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,833/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jackson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,714
Median home value
$202,900
Median rent
$945/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
73.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 1,027 | Compare → |
| Jackson ISD Local Based Special Education ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 264 | Compare → |
| South Central Michigan VirtualEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 426 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jackson Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #3 of 12
- District spending per student
- $16,875NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jackson Pathways is listed in Jackson Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jackson Pathways
Jackson Pathways is a public high school in Jackson, MI, part of Jackson Public Schools, serving approximately 82 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,041 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jackson Pathways
What grades does Jackson Pathways serve?
Jackson Pathways serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Jackson Pathways?
Jackson Pathways has an enrollment of approximately 82 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Pathways?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Pathways is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jackson Pathways rank in MI?
Jackson Pathways ranks #1,041 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Jackson Pathways's MySchoolScout rating?
Jackson Pathways has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jackson Pathways?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jackson Pathways has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021).
Is Jackson Pathways a charter school?
No, Jackson Pathways is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jackson Pathways a Title I school?
No, Jackson Pathways is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jackson Pathways?
86.6% of students at Jackson Pathways qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 82
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Jackson County
- Phone
- (517) 841-3729
- 4-Year Graduation
- 30.0%
- Area population (ZIP 49201)
- 49,114
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49201; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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