Jackson Preparatory & Early College

Jackson, Michigan — 1 schools

287
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,910
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Jackson Preparatory & Early College operates 1 public schools serving 287 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 260 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Jackson County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,910 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 1.9% local, 86.0% state, and 12.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 31/100, ranked #676 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 260:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 70.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 64.6% White, 16.5% African American, 7.3% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Jackson Preparatory Early College accounts for 100.0% of all Jackson Preparatory & Early College student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Jackson Preparatory & Early College-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Jackson Preparatory & Early College student-counselor ratio is 260:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Jackson Preparatory & Early College is typically wider than the Jackson Preparatory & Early College-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Jackson Preparatory & Early College chronic absenteeism rate is 70.0% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.1%
Federal
86.0%
State
1.9%
Local

Funding Equity

31
Equity Score
676 / 756
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Jackson County county, where this district is located.

$838
Studio/mo
$946
1 BR/mo
$1,165
2 BR/mo
$1,534
3 BR/mo
$1,626
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Jackson Preparatory & Early College.

White 64.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
African American 16.5%
Asian 2.3%
Multiracial 8.5%
Other 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

260:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
70.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Jackson Preparatory & Early College

School Enrollment
Jackson Preparatory Early College
Charter
260

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Jackson Preparatory & Early College?

Jackson Preparatory & Early College has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 287 students.

How much does Jackson Preparatory & Early College spend per student?

Jackson Preparatory & Early College spends $11,910 per student. The district has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #676 in Michigan.

What is the average rent near Jackson Preparatory & Early College?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Jackson County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Jackson Preparatory & Early College?

Jackson Preparatory & Early College students are 64.6% White, 16.5% African American, 7.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Jackson Preparatory & Early College?

Jackson Preparatory & Early College has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #676 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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