Limited Profile
Not enough data to generate a rating
Way East Jackson
High School · East Jackson Community Schools · Jackson, MI
An East Jackson Community Schools high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
1404 NORTH SUTTON RD, Jackson, MI 49202
Academics
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
2015 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 2-year record (2014–2015).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2014-2015) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2014-2015)
Based on 4 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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 Way East Jackson 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,833/100K
Powered by
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
$41,916
Median home value
$104,100
Median rent
$915/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
54.4%
Poverty rate
21.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49202; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Jackson Secondary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 7–12 | 1.2 mi | 373 | Compare → |
| Youth Home Jackson ISDEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | 1.2 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Cotton Correctional FacilityEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Parnall Correctional FacilityEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 6 | 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.
East Jackson Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- District spending per student
- $16,796NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Way East Jackson is listed in East Jackson Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Way East Jackson
Way East Jackson is a public high school in Jackson, MI, part of East Jackson Community Schools, serving approximately 24 students in grades 6th-12th. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2015) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2015).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Way East Jackson
What grades does Way East Jackson serve?
Way East Jackson serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Way East Jackson?
Way East Jackson has an enrollment of approximately 24 students.
What are the test scores at Way East Jackson?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Way East Jackson has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2015) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2015).
Is Way East Jackson a charter school?
No, Way East Jackson is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Way East Jackson a Title I school?
No, Way East Jackson is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Way East Jackson?
83.3% of students at Way East Jackson 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
- 24
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 83.3%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Phone
- (517) 945-1335
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 49202)
- 18,763
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 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.
- 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 49202; 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 not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2015; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.