WAY East Jackson

www.eastjacksonschools.org

48 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

WAY East Jackson, located in Jackson, Michigan, is a specialized educational program operating within the East Jackson Community Schools district. It utilizes the "WAY" (Widening Advancements for Youth) model, which is designed as a project-based, personalized learning environment. Unlike a traditional classroom setting, this program is intended for students who thrive in a flexible, technology-driven atmosphere, offering a path to high school graduation that focuses on mastery-based learning rather than standard seat time.

The school emphasizes a "blended learning" approach, where students engage with a digital curriculum while receiving consistent support from certified mentors and content experts. By prioritizing self-paced modules and real-world projects, WAY East Jackson aims to accommodate diverse learning styles and individual schedules. It serves as an alternative for students looking for a more independent, student-centered experience that prepares them for post-secondary education or the workforce by fostering critical thinking and self-discipline.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WAY East Jackson
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Black	3
Two or More	7

White
38 (79.2 %)
Two or More
7 (14.6 %)
Black
3 (6.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	East Jackson Community Schools
Phone:	(517)945-1335
Website:	http://www.eastjacksonschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	48
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	14
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 8 2

Grade 9 5

Grade 10 9

Grade 11 14

Grade 12 18