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#2396 of 3,192 schools in MI
Jw Sexton High School
High School · Lansing Public School District · Lansing, MI
A Lansing Public School District high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
102 MCPHERSON AVE, Lansing, MI 48915
- Math 3% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 17% vs MI 49% (2022)
- 62.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jw Sexton High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jw Sexton High School 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,875/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lansing), 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
$51,653
Median home value
$112,600
Median rent
$1,087/mo
College educated
35.8%
Homeownership
60.6%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48915; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 968 | Compare → |
| Lifetech AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| Ingham Academyfamily CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 2.5 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| Eastern High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 8–12 | 2.6 mi | 901 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Lansing Public School District
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #11 of 23
- District spending per student
- $19,503NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jw Sexton High School is listed in Lansing Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jw Sexton High School
Jw Sexton High School is a public high school in Lansing, MI, part of Lansing Public School District, serving approximately 745 students in grades 8th-12th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,396 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jw Sexton High School
What grades does Jw Sexton High School serve?
Jw Sexton High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Jw Sexton High School?
Jw Sexton High School has an enrollment of approximately 745 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jw Sexton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jw Sexton High School is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jw Sexton High School rank in MI?
Jw Sexton High School ranks #2,396 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Jw Sexton High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jw Sexton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Jw Sexton High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jw Sexton High School has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jw Sexton High School a charter school?
No, Jw Sexton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jw Sexton High School a Title I school?
No, Jw Sexton High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jw Sexton High School?
88.6% of students at Jw Sexton High School 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
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 745
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ingham County
- Phone
- (517) 755-1070
- 4-Year Graduation
- 62.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48915)
- 9,315
- Area median age
- 33.5
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 · 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 48915; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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