Fourth Street Learning Center

www.jpsk12.org

42 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

The Fourth Street Learning Center, located in Jackson, Michigan, operates under the Jackson Public Schools district. It functions as an alternative educational facility designed to provide flexible and supportive pathways for students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom environment. The center is committed to helping students earn their high school diplomas by offering personalized instruction, credit recovery opportunities, and a focused academic atmosphere that caters to diverse learning needs.

By providing a more individualized approach, the Fourth Street Learning Center aims to keep students on track for graduation and prepare them for post-secondary success. The school emphasizes a supportive community where educators work closely with students to overcome academic and personal barriers. As part of the broader Jackson Public Schools network, the center utilizes district resources to ensure that students have access to the guidance and tools necessary to achieve their educational goals in a setting tailored to their specific requirements.

Total Students

5.3

Full-Time Teachers

7.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fourth Street Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	4
Black	23
Two or More	5

Black
23 (54.8 %)
White
10 (23.8 %)
Two or More
5 (11.9 %)
Hispanic
4 (9.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jackson Public Schools
Phone:	(517)841-2300
Website:	http://www.jpsk12.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	42
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	26
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 6 10

Grade 7 15

Grade 8 17