How do these schools compare?
| Metric | JW Sexton High School | Waverly Senior High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lansing, MI | Lansing, MI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 586 | 987 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.1:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 85.2% | 44.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | JW Sexton High School | Waverly Senior High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,256 | $15,527 |
| District | Lansing Public School District | Waverly Community Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | JW Sexton High School | Waverly Senior High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14.7% | 27.7% |
| African American | 56.7% | 35.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.5% | 22.9% |
| Asian | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.7% | 8.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | JW Sexton High School | Waverly Senior High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | 11 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 467:1 | 327:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 82.6% | 39.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 51 |
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.