MI Superintendent of Public Instruction Michael F. Rice 2023 | Michigan Department of Education
MI Superintendent of Public Instruction Michael F. Rice 2023 | Michigan Department of Education
Of the 22,291 students attending Jackson County district schools, 74.6% were white. African American students were the second largest ethnic group among Jackson County's districts (9.3%).
In the previous school year, white students were still the most common group in Jackson County, representing 75.2% of the student body.
Paragon Charter Academy had the most even distribution of races among the county districts, including 47.1% white students, 24.2% African American students, 12.6% multiracial students, 8.7% Hispanic students, 7.1% Asian students, and 0.3% American Indian students.
In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in school districts in the county dropped 0.3% compared to the previous year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Jackson County.
Overall student enrollment in Michigan remains below pre-pandemic levels, with white students experiencing the largest decline at 6.5%.
Academic performance has also suffered, with the state's average NAEP score dropping by 6.5 points and ethnic achievement gaps widening. Black and Hispanic students' average math proficiency dropped by 7% in 2022, to 13.5% and 28.2%, respectively.
| District | Most Prevalent Ethnicity | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia School District | White | 89.2% | 1,485 |
| Concord Community Schools | White | 74.6% | 629 |
| Da Vinci Institute | White | 71.4% | 489 |
| East Jackson Community Schools | White | 75.8% | 778 |
| Francis Street Primary School | African American | 61.3% | 31 |
| Grass Lake Community Schools | White | 92.4% | 1,315 |
| Hanover-Horton School District | White | 92.8% | 1,023 |
| Jackson ISD | White | 72.3% | 1,201 |
| Jackson Preparatory & Early College | White | 65.2% | 287 |
| Jackson Public Schools | White | 43.1% | 4,486 |
| Michigan Center School District | White | 87.6% | 1,316 |
| Napoleon Community Schools | White | 91% | 1,321 |
| Northwest Community Schools | White | 78.1% | 3,560 |
| Paragon Charter Academy | White | 47.1% | 620 |
| Springport Public Schools | White | 88% | 1,010 |
| Vandercook Lake Public Schools | White | 80.6% | 700 |
| Western School District | White | 85.4% | 2,757 |
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