JW Sexton High School, MI
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 7–Grade 12Magnet
How JW Sexton High School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score9
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at JW Sexton High School
764Students
100%Low-Income Students
47Teachers
16 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 47% | 48% |
| Male | 53% | 53% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 20% | 16% | 17% |
| Grade 8 | 17% | 16% | 17% |
| Grade 9 | 21% | 18% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 16% | 19% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 14% | 19% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 12% | 22% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 9% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 56% | 17% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 16% | 68% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13% | 8% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | 1% | 2% |
| Other | 6% | 4% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at JW Sexton High School
2%Math Proficiency
7%Reading Proficiency
4%Average Proficiency
98%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 5% | 36% | 50% |
| Male | 6% | 35% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 8% | 38% | 45% |
| Grade 8 | 6% | 37% | 45% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 10% | 53% | 59% |
| Black | 5% | 29% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 12% | 39% | 54% |
| Other | 20% | 45% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 50% | 44% | 43% |
| Limited English | 5% | 37% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 5% | 29% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 8% | 30% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at JW Sexton High School
82%Overall Rate
77%Low-Income
80%Limited English
54%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 65% | 69% |
| Black | 82% | 65% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 70% | 72% | 79% |
Location Map
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Colleges near JW Sexton High School, MI
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