EAST JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL
East Jackson High School is a public high school that is part of the East Jackson Community Schools school district, located in JACKSON, MI with about 279 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 15 teachers, East Jackson High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
East Jackson High School, located at 1566 North Sutton Road in Jackson, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the East Jackson Community Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education. The facility serves a diverse student body and emphasizes a supportive environment where faculty and staff focus on both intellectual growth and the social-emotional development of their students.
Beyond core academics, East Jackson High School offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities designed to foster school spirit and student engagement. These programs typically include a range of varsity athletics, student leadership organizations, and academic clubs that encourage students to explore their interests and talents outside of the traditional classroom setting. As a central hub for the local community, the school maintains a strong focus on building partnerships between families, educators, and the community to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance needed to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact East Jackson High School at (517) 764-1700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JACKSON, MI 49202-2824
(517) 764-1700
EAST JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in JACKSON, MI with about 279 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- East Jackson Community Schools
- Total Students:
- 279
- Teachers:
- 15.38
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 279 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EAST JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 86.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- Black or African American
- 3.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.