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#1145 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 36% in state
Jackson Preparatory Early College
High School · Jackson Preparatory & Early College · Jackson, MI
A charter high school in Jackson, MI where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2111 EMMONS RD, Jackson, MI 49201
- Math 32% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 48% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jackson Preparatory Early College score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 5 points across the 9-year record (2014–2022) and has held near 40% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jackson Preparatory Early College 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vandercook Lake High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 7–12 | 2.5 mi | 294 | Compare → |
| Vandercook Lake Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 1–12 | 2.5 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Columbia Alternative EducationEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–12 | 4.4 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Jackson ISD Local Based Special Education ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 264 | 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 Preparatory & Early College
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,899NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Jackson Preparatory Early College is listed in Jackson Preparatory & Early College; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jackson Preparatory Early College
Jackson Preparatory Early College is a public high school in Jackson, MI, part of Jackson Preparatory & Early College, serving approximately 277 students in grades 6th-12th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,145 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jackson Preparatory Early College
What grades does Jackson Preparatory Early College serve?
Jackson Preparatory Early College serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Jackson Preparatory Early College?
Jackson Preparatory Early College has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Preparatory Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Preparatory Early College is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jackson Preparatory Early College rank in MI?
Jackson Preparatory Early College ranks #1,145 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Jackson Preparatory Early College's MySchoolScout rating?
Jackson Preparatory Early College has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Preparatory Early College?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jackson Preparatory Early College has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Jackson Preparatory Early College a charter school?
Yes, Jackson Preparatory Early College is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Jackson Preparatory Early College a Title I school?
No, Jackson Preparatory Early College is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jackson Preparatory Early College?
33.6% of students at Jackson Preparatory Early College 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 277
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.2%
- Phone
- (517) 705-5732
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- Area population (ZIP 49201)
- 49,114
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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