How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ackerson Lake Community Education | Michigan Center JrSr High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Jackson, MI | Michigan Center, MI |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 84 | 700 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 21:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 70.2% | 39.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ackerson Lake Community Education | Michigan Center JrSr High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,593 | $14,888 |
| District | Napoleon Community Schools | Michigan Center School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ackerson Lake Community Education | Michigan Center JrSr High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90.5% | 86.9% |
| African American | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.4% | 3.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 6.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ackerson Lake Community Education | Michigan Center JrSr High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 1 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 378:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 4.8% | 25.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 19 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.